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ND05 JWJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,398 mi
Last recorded86,398 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 JWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 86,398 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arms(both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 84,372 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 84,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn @ Rear body mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 76,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 76,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 73,586 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2019 73,586 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 70,003 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 67,838 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 67,187 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both, from flexi hose to both rear wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Both rear alloy wheel cylinders corroded.

Pass 5 May 2016 62,870 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 62,870 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 55,031 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 8 May 2015 55,031 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2014 47,681 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 47,659 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,403 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 39,375 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 31,467 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 24,007 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 13,088 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 12,976 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 10,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 7,840 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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ND05 JWJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ND05 JWJ, 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 ND05 JWJ registered?

ND05 JWJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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