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ND55 MDV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,078 mi
Last recorded118,078 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND55 MDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 May 2023 118,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision floor (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure rear floor corroded (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central tranfurbox box leaking oil

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside inner sill corroded

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 19 May 2022 113,282 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 109,628 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 109,608 miles

Brake performance not tested brakes not tested due to burst pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe burst brakes not tested on rollers (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all metal fuel pipes corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 106,139 miles

os and ns rear inner sills repaired and covered in underseal unable to check quality of repair

Fail 5 Mar 2020 106,137 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis within 30cm of nsf suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal os and ns inner sills repaired but unable to check quality of repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 104,507 miles

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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 104,506 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at suspension arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch next to body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch next to body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 92,452 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear inner sill corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 5 Jan 2017 82,550 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 73,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 64,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 64,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 77,209 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 77,209 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 52,105 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 45,903 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 37,283 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 27,036 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 24,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 24,389 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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ND55 MDV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ND55 MDV, 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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ND55 MDV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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