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WL54 LEF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,896 mi
Last recorded70,896 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 LEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 70,896 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 63,397 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 58,790 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 56,897 miles

Offside Front Outer front Differential/axle slightly leak on outer king pin seal

Pass 22 Feb 2022 55,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing/cracking outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on inner edges/perishing/manufactured 2009 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 53,687 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 52,513 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 50,281 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases part deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 50,281 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases part deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 48,236 miles

Both side front brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine management lamp indicates fault, further inspection required

Pass 25 Feb 2017 46,390 miles

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 20 Feb 2017 46,348 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust system deteriorated

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Feb 2016 44,063 miles

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 41,501 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 38,965 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 36,409 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 36,407 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 33,818 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,439 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 24,956 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 20,872 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 16,138 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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WL54 LEF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WL54 LEF, 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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WL54 LEF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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The MOT history for WL54 LEF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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