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NC54 CTU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,163 mi
Last recorded47,163 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 CTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 47,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 47,118 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 43,906 miles

Body has slight corrosion All underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 18 May 2018 43,906 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion All underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 40,305 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN FRONT TO REAR PIPE TO FLEXIBLE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded PIPE ACROSS REAR AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

SUMP PAN CORRODED

SURFACE CORROTION TO MOST UNDER BODY COMPONENTS BUT NOTHING SERIOUSLY WEAKENED

coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS & AND NEARSIDE REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 May 2017 40,302 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN FRONT TO REAR PIPE TO FLEXIBLE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded PIPE ACROSS REAR AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING WHEN ROTATED BY HAND

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

SUMP PAN CORRODED

SURFACE CORROTION TO MOST UNDER BODY COMPONENTS BUT NOTHING SERIOUSLY WEAKENED

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS & AND NEARSIDE REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 36,764 miles

Full exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 32,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2015 32,748 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 27,568 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front exhaust hangers rotted away,exhaust still adequately supported.

Pass 8 May 2013 22,657 miles

Nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 1 May 2012 16,642 miles

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2012 16,639 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 May 2011 11,192 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 7,541 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 7,219 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 6,881 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 6,881 miles

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

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

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 CTU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CTU, 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 CTU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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