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WL54 LEJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

60,473 mi
Last recorded60,473 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 LEJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 60,473 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2016 60,471 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 56,234 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 53,324 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2013 50,418 miles

advise nsf brake disc becoming pitted

Fail 26 Nov 2013 50,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

advise corrosion to nsf body mounting prescibed area that is holed but at this time is not seriously affecting its strength.see manual 6.1.2

advise nsf brake disc becoming pitted

advise swivel joint seal leaking

Fail 18 Nov 2013 50,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED.CRACKING.

ADVISE REAR WIPER BLADE SMEARING SCREEN

ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

POWER STEERING BELT PERISHED CRACKING.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 37,771 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 37,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 34,568 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 28,545 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 22,147 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 22,147 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 17,318 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 17,318 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 12,538 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 12,538 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 LEJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WL54 LEJ, 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 WL54 LEJ registered?

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

Is WL54 LEJ safe to buy?

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