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NC54 CSZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

159,166 mi
Last recorded159,166 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 CSZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 159,166 miles

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 159,166 miles

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 154,001 miles

Coolant leak small leak, top of radiator ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has surface corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 153,997 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear most inner cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coolant leak small leak, top of radiator ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has surface corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 145,269 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 145,262 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 136,333 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 128,265 miles

Offside front swivel housing has a slight misting of oil from a seal

Fail 6 Jul 2018 128,265 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded, not a prescribed area

Nearside rear tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Offside front swivel housing has a slight misting of oil from a seal

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded, not a prescribed area

transfer box has a slight misting of oil from a seal

transfer box mounts deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2017 121,950 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion next to bump stop (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 110,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 97,969 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 85,449 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 85,449 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 74,750 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 74,747 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 73,580 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 77,321 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 62,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 62,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brakes 12% out of balance

Pass 8 Sep 2010 55,575 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,539 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 48,539 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 41,000 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 23,833 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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NC54 CSZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NC54 CSZ, 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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NC54 CSZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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