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DE05 NKZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,031 mi
Last recorded77,031 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 NKZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 77,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 67,599 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 58,873 miles

off /side swivel housing very rusty/light corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2021 58,845 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission steering swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

off /side swivel housing very rusty/light corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2020 49,515 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded x 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 39,917 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 31,473 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 29,381 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing kingpin (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint kingpin (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 29,381 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing kingpin (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint kingpin (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 27,649 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 25,921 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 24,156 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 22,693 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 20,669 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 18,783 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 14,357 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 11,467 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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DE05 NKZ 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 88.2%.

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 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 DE05 NKZ, 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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DE05 NKZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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