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HV05 NKO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

101,022 mi
Last recorded101,022 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 NKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 101,022 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 101,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 94,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Mar 2024 87,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 86,999 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 78,777 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 75,879 miles

body has slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2021 70,710 miles

body has slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight oil leak from transfer box area

Pass 7 Aug 2020 65,954 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2019 61,412 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2018 55,876 miles

body has slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Aug 2018 55,728 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective one mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

body has slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2017 51,393 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 51,392 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

front brake application uneven pulling to the Left (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 48,077 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 45,148 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread perishing

Nearside wiper is split

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 45,148 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread perishing

Nearside wiper is split

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,567 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 40,320 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 40,319 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,499 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,308 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 25,976 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 20,282 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 20,183 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 15,846 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 12,969 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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HV05 NKO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HV05 NKO, 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 HV05 NKO registered?

HV05 NKO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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