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NG05 FCZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,249 mi
Last recorded128,249 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 FCZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 128,249 miles

no towball fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Nov 2024 127,236 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 119,970 miles

Offside Front hub leaking oil

fuel pipes rusty

underside rusty

Fail 23 Jan 2017 119,916 miles

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front hub leaking oil

fuel pipes rusty

underside rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2016 118,182 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front hub leaking

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 118,148 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front hub leaking

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 111,522 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil mist over o/s front swivel hub ball

Pass 19 Aug 2014 110,712 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine sump corroded

front diff vacuum pipes corroded

osf hub seal leaking

Pass 9 Aug 2013 101,636 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 91,429 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Aug 2011 78,133 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,544 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/f king pin bearings

Pass 27 Aug 2009 42,377 miles

2x front wipers split

rear wiper missing

Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,380 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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NG05 FCZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NG05 FCZ, 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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NG05 FCZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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