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NC55 JNZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

125,168 mi
Last recorded125,168 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 JNZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 125,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in undersill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in undersill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in undersill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 125,138 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery positive terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 118,321 miles

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 118,321 miles

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 113,411 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 113,411 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 106,861 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 101,039 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 101,039 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 92,408 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear boot floor corroding

Fail 3 Jan 2019 92,408 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear boot floor corroding

Pass 3 Jan 2018 84,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 84,757 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 80,394 miles

Excessive corrosion to offside rear panel at bodymount

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 80,394 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor to sill (5.2.6)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended foglight (1.9.4)

Excessive corrosion to offside rear panel at bodymount

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 75,090 miles

Item removed from view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 73,245 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

lubricant leaking from both tractor joints

Pass 8 Apr 2015 73,245 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

lubricant leaking from both tractor joints

Pass 11 Apr 2014 71,317 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

under side of vehicle corroding

Fail 9 Apr 2014 71,317 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

under side of vehicle corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,620 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 66,064 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 66,064 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 54,299 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 43,802 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 43,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,339 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 34,198 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 24,729 miles

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

both front axle hubs leaking oil

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 JNZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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

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