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WG05 LCO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

139,139 mi
Last recorded139,139 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 LCO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 139,139 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 133,845 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 133,840 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 128,583 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 121,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 116,152 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 26 Feb 2021 116,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 112,458 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 111,785 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe, centre,,, recommend replace (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle brake pipe,, recommend replace (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis member (2.4.A.3)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s,,, recommend replace (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)

engine oil level very low,, recommend attention ASAP

sill covers fitted, limiting view

wheel wobble on road test,,, recommend attention

Fail 2 Feb 2018 111,785 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe, centre,,, recommend replace (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle brake pipe,, recommend replace (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis member (2.4.A.3)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s,,, recommend replace (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)

engine oil level very low,, recommend attention ASAP

sill covers fitted, limiting view

wheel wobble on road test,,, recommend attention

Pass 31 Jan 2017 107,818 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 103,545 miles

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

wet when tested

Fail 27 Jan 2016 103,545 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

wet when tested

Pass 13 Jan 2015 99,490 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 99,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

EML light on during test

Pass 7 Feb 2014 93,352 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 93,352 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Engine management light on

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 85,156 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Fail 23 Jan 2013 85,156 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2012 75,740 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 tyres cracked and perishing

rear exhaust system quite heavily deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2012 75,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 tyres cracked and perishing

rear exhaust system quite heavily deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2011 62,136 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 60,009 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 60,009 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 46,745 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 34,224 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 34,224 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WG05 LCO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WG05 LCO, 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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WG05 LCO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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