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NC05 YTR

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,070 mi
Last recorded117,070 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 117,070 miles

all underbody and chassis covered in mud/dirt including all brake lines

Fail 31 Jul 2025 117,060 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

all underbody and chassis covered in mud/dirt including all brake lines

Pass 9 Aug 2024 114,864 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 103,439 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner arch corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all suspension rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2022 102,038 miles

Front inner wings corroded near headlights

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front flexi clip missing

Offside Front sill back corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2022 102,038 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 inner wings corroded near headlights

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front flexi clip missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front sill back corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 100,997 miles

Front inner wings corroded near headlights

Nearside Front flexi clip missing

Fail 21 Jun 2021 100,929 miles

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

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Front inner wings corroded near headlights

Nearside Front flexi clip missing

Pass 7 Jul 2020 99,718 miles

all chassis ,suspension arms have been paint protected

Fail 2 Jul 2020 99,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

all rear suspension arms / mountings corroded ,nearside and offside front axle mounts suspension arms corroded further investigation needed can only test with mot corrosion assessment tool

Pass 8 Jan 2018 99,461 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

nearside front lower swivel slight wear

Fail 4 Jan 2018 99,455 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

nearside front lower swivel slight wear

Pass 19 Apr 2017 95,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chips in windscreen

coolant leak

slight freeplay o/s/f hub

Fail 18 Apr 2017 95,466 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s main and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chips in windscreen

coolant leak

slight freeplay o/s/f hub

Pass 20 May 2016 88,034 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2016 88,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 78,991 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 73,756 miles

front inner n/s and o/s panel slight corrosion

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chassis and suspension slight corrosion

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front n/s and o/s brake discs corroded/pitted

steering box slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2013 67,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear o/s tyre cracks in treads/side walls

Pass 2 Apr 2012 61,915 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s front and o/s rear tyres cracks on side walls and treads.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,452 miles

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

advise n/s and o/s front tyres cracks on outer side walls.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,398 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 45,108 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,939 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 YTR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YTR, 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 YTR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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