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NC55 JNK

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,776 mi
Last recorded89,776 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 JNK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 89,776 miles

Nearside front inner wing behind headlight corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front inner wing behind headlight corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 86,324 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 86,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 82,291 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 78,365 miles

Nearside Front hub slight oil leak

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2017 78,362 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front hub slight oil leak

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 74,887 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Above axle (2.3.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 74,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Above axle (2.3.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 70,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 66,611 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 63,612 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 63,612 miles

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 59,123 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 59,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 55,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,714 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking not excessive at time of test

corrosion on front discs not excessive at time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2009 34,169 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 34,169 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside swivel hub seal leaking

Pass 19 Nov 2008 25,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 JNK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NC55 JNK, 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 JNK registered?

NC55 JNK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is NC55 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC55 JNK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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