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NC54 NSK

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

94,585 mi
Last recorded94,585 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 94,585 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 91,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 89,101 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 85,320 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 81,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 75,960 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust rubbing against body

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside 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 Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Fail 6 Nov 2020 75,848 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust rubbing against body

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside 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 Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 9 Nov 2019 68,292 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 68,292 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 62,980 miles

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

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))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 62,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 48,459 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 46,657 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 46,657 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)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 44,696 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 44,696 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 43,288 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 36,579 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

rear box corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 30,410 miles

rear box corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 24,258 miles

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

nearside + offside front suspension hub;s slight leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 22,220 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 22,220 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 19,379 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 19,379 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 16,610 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 13,503 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 13,503 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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 NSK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NSK, 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 NSK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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