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CU05 NZY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,373 mi
Last recorded106,373 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 NZY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 106,373 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 106,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 106,318 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 103,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 103,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 96,030 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 59,362 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 90,164 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake has a slight pull to the left under very heavy braking.

Fail 16 Nov 2016 50,217 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear floor pan corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 79,030 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 69,361 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 69,359 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 68,293 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,105 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 48,824 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 37,116 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under body corrions

Pass 5 Mar 2010 25,224 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 14,581 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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CU05 NZY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 CU05 NZY, 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 CU05 NZY registered?

CU05 NZY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 August 2005.

Is CU05 NZY safe to buy?

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