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NG05 JUO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

64,448 mi
Last recorded64,448 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 JUO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 64,448 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 64,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 62,393 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 62,318 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 58,329 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 58,088 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 54,245 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 50,109 miles

Front Both off side and near side tractor joints on each end of the front axle are pitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 49,733 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 49,718 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 46,234 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 43,129 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 39,689 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 37,308 miles

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

Rear back box exhaust outer skin peeling

Fail 3 May 2016 37,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear back box exhaust outer skin peeling

Pass 13 Apr 2015 35,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 May 2014 34,567 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust back box outer skin peeling

Fail 1 May 2014 34,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust back box outer skin peeling

Pass 9 Mar 2013 32,289 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,964 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 27,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s and n/s brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 19,819 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 15,780 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 11,458 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 11,458 miles

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

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 JUO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JUO, 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 JUO registered?

NG05 JUO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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