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ML05 NMV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,864 mi
Last recorded78,864 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 NMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 78,864 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe to cat insecure but not leaking exhaust gas (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 78,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users N/S front hub leaking oil on to wheel and tyre (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe to cat insecure but not leaking exhaust gas (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 71,488 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 64,610 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 64,390 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2015 60,121 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 60,121 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 23 Aug 2014 59,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 59,144 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 51,594 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 41,931 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 32,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 25,853 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,324 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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ML05 NMV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ML05 NMV, 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 ML05 NMV registered?

ML05 NMV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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