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ML05 NMX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,673 mi
Last recorded13,673 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 13,673 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear top shocker mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in both lower hub pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2021 87,639 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear body mount's corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 85,814 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 80,909 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sight oil leak on nearside hub

Pass 26 Oct 2017 74,135 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 74,135 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at body mount (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 70,141 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak transfer gear box oil seal ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 70,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak transfer gear box oil seal ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 62,748 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 59,649 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 59,649 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 57,185 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 75,714 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted to n/d/r seat, seat nelt not tested

Fail 29 Oct 2012 75,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

child seat fitted to n/d/r seat, seat nelt not tested

Pass 14 Dec 2011 41,295 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 41,295 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 37,760 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 30,993 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leaking from o.s.f. swivel housing seal.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,077 miles

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

front brake pads will need replaceing in approx 2000 miles.the vehicles underbody is very dry and is in need of a waxoil to prevent any future corrosion.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 18,865 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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ML05 NMX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML05 NMX, 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 NMX registered?

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

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