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NG05 JPU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,413 mi
Last recorded139,413 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 JPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2023 139,413 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body mtg (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 126,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 117,169 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 112,651 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 112,649 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 112,649 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside 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 Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak BOX (8.2.1.1 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 108,913 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 97,878 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 97,876 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Transfer box mounting cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2017 83,290 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,659 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 75,659 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 4 Aug 2015 69,514 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing is noisey

Fail 3 Aug 2015 69,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wheel bearing is noisey

Pass 1 Jul 2014 65,839 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,007 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 56,493 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 51,466 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 51,460 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 43,802 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 35,926 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,297 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 JPU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NG05 JPU, 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 NG05 JPU registered?

NG05 JPU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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