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NC54 NVW

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,113 mi
Last recorded124,113 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2022 124,113 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front spherical joint worn

Nearside Front spherical joint worn and leaking

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch holed and corroded

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch holed and corroded

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 123,509 miles

Nearside Front sphericle joint leaking

Offside Front sphericle joint worn

Offside Rear inner wheel arch holed and rusty

steering damper leaking

Fail 20 Jul 2021 123,509 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front sphericle joint leaking

Offside Front sphericle joint worn

Offside Rear inner wheel arch holed and rusty

steering damper leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2020 122,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch holed and rusty

Offside Rear inner wheel arch holed and rusty

slight leak from steering damper

Fail 8 Jul 2020 122,389 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch holed and rusty

Offside Rear inner wheel arch holed and rusty

slight leak from steering damper

Pass 5 Aug 2019 121,702 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 121,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 119,143 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 119,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged rubbing on tyre (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing at chassis mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 114,987 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 114,987 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 107,936 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play both swivel ball joints (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 96,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 85,601 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 79,379 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 65,694 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 50,326 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,710 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 43,710 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 37,124 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 28,099 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 NVW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NVW, 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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What year was NC54 NVW registered?

NC54 NVW is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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