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SO05 LFX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,411 mi
Last recorded139,411 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 LFX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 139,411 miles

EML on

Front wipers

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

play in propshaft

propshaft u/j boot damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2016 139,411 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

play in propshaft

propshaft u/j boot damaged

EML on

Front wipers

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 130,342 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 120,345 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 120,345 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 110,807 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play a front prop shaft joint

slight play at rear prop shaft joint

Pass 17 Jul 2012 99,659 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 86,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 86,636 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 77,912 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 67,730 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 49,241 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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SO05 LFX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 55,000 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO05 LFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SO05 LFX registered?

SO05 LFX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is SO05 LFX safe to buy?

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