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SO05 LGJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,795 mi
Last recorded84,795 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 LGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,795 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 78,035 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 69,240 miles

all air vacume pipes for drive selection excessivly corroded

both front swivel hub seals leaking axle oil

sump leaking engine oil

Fail 23 Jul 2014 69,236 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all air vacume pipes for drive selection excessivly corroded

both front swivel hub seals leaking axle oil

sump leaking engine oil

Pass 18 Jul 2013 66,830 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 63,784 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 63,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 61,329 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 58,656 miles

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

rear tyres becoming wetherd and cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2010 58,552 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

rear tyres becoming wetherd and cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2009 52,504 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 52,504 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 38,567 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 38,567 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front hub seal leaking grase onto brake disc

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 LGJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LGJ, 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 LGJ registered?

SO05 LGJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is SO05 LGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 LGJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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