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AO05 NRU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,700 mi
Last recorded112,700 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 NRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 112,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wing mirror slightliy lose

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 112,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and center sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-framr mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 109,118 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle has reached an age where all components are corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2022 109,113 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle has reached an age where all components are corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 109,052 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 109,051 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rearmost (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 107,803 miles

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

front spheers pitted

under vehicle showing sighnes of corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2021 107,801 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

front hub seals leaking

under vehicle showing sighnes of corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2020 100,157 miles

boot floor rusty

both front hub seals leaking

chassis getting rusty

slight play in n/s/f wheel

under body getting rusty

Fail 24 Jul 2020 100,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis body mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

boot floor rusty

both front hub seals leaking

chassis getting rusty

slight play in n/s/f wheel

under body getting rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2019 98,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axel brake pipe very rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 94,232 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 94,232 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 90,563 miles

Under vehicle general surface corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2016 81,719 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 72,800 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 67,490 miles

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

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

both front spheres leaking

Pass 30 Aug 2013 59,747 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front sphere leaking

exhaust deteraited

Pass 3 Sep 2012 50,585 miles

tail box slightly derterioated

Fail 30 Aug 2012 50,531 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

tail box slightly deterioated

Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,084 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 39,024 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 28,868 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,339 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 17,606 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 11,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AO05 NRU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO05 NRU, 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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AO05 NRU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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