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NC05 VZM

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Pink Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,409 mi
Last recorded103,409 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 VZM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 103,409 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 103,409 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect BOTH (0.1 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 88,950 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive stub axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive stub axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 88,904 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive stub axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive stub axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 85,276 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive stub axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 78,754 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2020 78,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2018 74,948 miles

Nearside Front Swivel hub leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2018 74,948 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Swivel hub leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2017 65,316 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 59,400 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 52,160 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 45,158 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 45,158 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 38,140 miles

front tyres perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 May 2012 28,888 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 27,656 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 27,656 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 23,572 miles

baffles loose in rear silencer

Pass 20 May 2009 17,249 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

front number plate damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2008 14,214 miles

(2.1.1)the steering wheel cover fitted may slip in operation,recommend removal

(2.5A.1b)the nearside front swivel hub bearings "Not wheel bearings" have approximately 02 - 03mm free play present,recommend repair to be carried out

(2.5A.1b)the offside front swivel hub bearings "Not wheel bearings" have approximately 04mm free play present,recommend repair to be carried out

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 VZM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Pink with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

NC05 VZM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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