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NC05 VZP

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,696 mi
Last recorded119,696 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 VZP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 119,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2022 117,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 114,358 miles

Nearside Front hub seal has light misting of oil

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bushes showing signs of deterioration not resulting in excess movement

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

Offside Front hub seal has light misting of oil

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

Offside Rear trailing arm bushes showing signs of deterioration not resulting in excess movement

Pass 8 Jun 2019 108,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bushes showing signs of deterioration

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

Offside Front slight misting of oil on hub seal

Offside Rear trailing arm bushes showing signs of deterioration

Pass 7 Jun 2018 98,476 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 90,243 miles

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

Offside Front hub seal slight leak.(minor)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 80,718 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 78,280 miles

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

Brake pipes getting corroded

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2015 78,229 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 78,229 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 77,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/f rear hub seal leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,915 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 70,988 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,577 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 47,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2010 47,701 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,254 miles

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

Rear wiper blade rubber slightly split.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,771 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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NC05 VZP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NC05 VZP, 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 VZP registered?

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

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