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NB05 OAO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,826 mi
Last recorded92,826 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB05 OAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 92,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2020 92,786 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2019 91,951 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 90,882 miles

offside front brake sticking slightly

Fail 9 Aug 2018 90,861 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2017 90,271 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 89,558 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 88,944 miles

exhaust deteriated

Pass 7 May 2014 88,721 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 88,221 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 88,221 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 77,795 miles

1 all 4 tyres close to legal limit 205/70/15

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 77,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

1 all 4 tyres close to legal limit 205/70/15

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 66,732 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,732 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,745 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 47,416 miles

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

front swivel hubs corroding

Pass 1 May 2008 36,247 miles

n/s/f hub seal leaking

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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NB05 OAO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 NB05 OAO, 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 NB05 OAO registered?

NB05 OAO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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