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ND05 LJV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,098 mi
Last recorded67,098 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 LJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 67,098 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 62,926 miles

brake pipes heavily undersealed and getting corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Feb 2020 62,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis body mount (multiple areas) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pipes heavily undersealed and getting corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Feb 2019 59,278 miles

brake pipes undersealed and getting corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Feb 2019 59,274 miles

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

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

brake pipes undersealed and getting corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Feb 2018 56,696 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 51,084 miles

Body has slight corrosion signs of advanced corrosion throughout chassis & out riggers (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

all shock bushes deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2017 51,084 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Body has slight corrosion signs of advanced corrosion throughout chassis & out riggers (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

all shock bushes deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2016 45,571 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2016 45,481 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 39,331 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 39,331 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 34,085 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 29,441 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front tyres deteriorated

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,167 miles

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

front brake disk inner surfaces poor

Pass 18 May 2011 23,058 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 21,496 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 19,661 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 19,661 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 May 2008 17,171 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 LJV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJV, 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 LJV registered?

ND05 LJV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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