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NC05 VZU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

116,730 mi
Last recorded116,730 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 VZU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 116,730 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 116,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed within top shocker mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside and Offside front inner wings holed and corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2021 116,656 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wing and front panel (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion fuel pipes and under body

Pass 16 Jun 2020 114,379 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear diff leaking oil

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body under sealed

both front inner wings showing slight signs of corrosion

under body showing slight signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2020 114,377 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear diff leaking oil

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body under sealed

both front inner wings showing slight signs of corrosion

under body showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2019 111,572 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear diff leaking oil

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body under sealed

both front inner wings showing slight signs of corrosion

under body showing slight signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2019 111,570 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam Plus leaking (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear diff leaking oil

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body under sealed

both front inner wings showing slight signs of corrosion

under body showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2018 108,513 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front king pin has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front inner wings showing slight signs of corrosion

both rear tyres have slight cracking between tread

under body showing slight signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2018 108,513 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front king pin has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front inner wings showing slight signs of corrosion

both rear tyres have slight cracking between tread

under body showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2017 102,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

both front inner wings slightly corroded

under body slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 96,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

both front inner wings slightly corroded

under body slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 92,196 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Jun 2014 82,279 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 82,266 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 68,536 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 68,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 56,201 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 44,267 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 44,267 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 33,291 miles

scoring noted on offside front brake disc

slight play noted on offside front wheel

Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,133 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f swifal joints leeking seals gone

Fail 27 Jun 2009 23,126 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f swifal joints leeking seals gone

Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,582 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 VZU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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