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SO05 LFZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,957 mi
Last recorded39,957 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 LFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 39,957 miles

travel on service brake

Pass 12 May 2025 39,688 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 38,836 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 37,945 miles

under body surface corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2022 37,160 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 36,980 miles

Underbody inner sills corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 4 Nov 2019 36,980 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Underbody inner sills corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 12 Nov 2018 36,278 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both inner sill corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 3 Nov 2017 35,154 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 32,302 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 32,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 30,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

vacuum pipes under vehicle are badly corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2015 30,160 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

vacuum pipes under vehicle are badly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 26,210 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 23,952 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 22,297 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 20,538 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 18,793 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 17,261 miles

All tyres have age related cracks appearing in tread pattern

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 12,798 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 LFZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LFZ, 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 LFZ registered?

SO05 LFZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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