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NC55 SFU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,327 mi
Last recorded59,327 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 SFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 59,327 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 59,286 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 57,189 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 52,225 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 48,924 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring full inspection of sills

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 2 Nov 2020 48,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg area at suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring full inspection of sills

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 12 Nov 2019 46,756 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 46,671 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 46,266 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 38,802 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 34,935 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 30,329 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 30,329 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 25,027 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 19,460 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 14,456 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 9,927 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 7,183 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 7,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 SFU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NC55 SFU, 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 SFU registered?

NC55 SFU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is NC55 SFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC55 SFU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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