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NC05 NYN

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

118,696 mi
Last recorded118,696 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 NYN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 118,696 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush pivot (5.3.2 (c))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed time of test

Fail 27 Jul 2026 118,686 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush pivot (5.3.2 (c))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2025 117,390 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front milky (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

the whole of the under side of vehicle under sealed

Pass 26 Jun 2024 114,601 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 114,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission rose bowel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission rose bowel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 111,567 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 108,434 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 108,432 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 103,769 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 103,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 99,583 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 92,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 84,049 miles

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

underbody and chassis corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2018 84,049 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

underbody and chassis corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2017 78,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 72,545 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2016 72,544 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded joint block to rubber flex,i metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2015 61,510 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2015 61,286 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 53,093 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2014 53,093 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 45,696 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 39,225 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 39,187 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 33,064 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 32,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 25,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

OFF SIDE HUB SEAL LEAKING GREASE

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 16,891 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 9,741 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front wipers split

nearside front brake flexi ferrule slightly corroded

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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NC05 NYN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 NC05 NYN, 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 NC05 NYN registered?

NC05 NYN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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