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NC55 JLU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,218 mi
Last recorded82,218 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 JLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 82,218 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 77,151 miles

Underside has been undersealed

Pass 14 Dec 2022 63,875 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 63,875 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area near body to chassis mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 55,682 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 55,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 50,406 miles

front and rear chassis and floor corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

front and rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2020 50,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front and rear chassis and floor corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

front and rear inner wheel arches corroded

inner sills corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 36,834 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 36,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated Hub Oil Seal, Excessively Leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated Hub Oil Seal, Excessively Leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 36,254 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 35,169 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 34,065 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 34,045 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 32,647 miles

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

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

Front exhaust hanger detached but exhaust not insecure

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2014 29,960 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2013 25,434 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 25,353 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 21,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust heatsheild insecure

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 17,692 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 14,002 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 10,975 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 8,406 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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NC55 JLU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NC55 JLU, 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 NC55 JLU registered?

NC55 JLU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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