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FG55 NRV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

58,261 mi
Last recorded58,261 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 NRV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 58,261 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2014 54,655 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 54,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 47,175 miles

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

o/s swivel housing damp with oil (not excessive)

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 11 Nov 2013 47,042 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s swivel housing damp with oil (not excessive)

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 28 Nov 2012 42,816 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 42,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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 front swivel joint seal damp

Pass 15 Nov 2011 39,239 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 39,239 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 33,619 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 33,619 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 27,735 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 27,735 miles

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

offside front diff oil seal leaking

Pass 17 Nov 2008 20,653 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 20,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FG55 NRV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FG55 NRV, 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 FG55 NRV registered?

FG55 NRV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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