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NH05 JXX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,998 mi
Last recorded65,998 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 JXX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 65,998 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 65,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill end of arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both front and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 62,902 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Metal brake pipe part corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (Hockey stick) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. 205/70/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Middle out rigger corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (Hockey stick) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Middle out rigger corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective Starting to perish. 205/70/15. ()

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 60,094 miles

slight corrosion to lower panels under both front headlamps

Pass 21 Jul 2022 58,297 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 58,257 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 57,668 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 56,423 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 46,941 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 32,264 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 30,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at front of catalyst. (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 27,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight leak of grease from offside front hub

Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,144 miles

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

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

SIDE STEP MOUNTINGS CORRODED

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2014 21,235 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 18,854 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 18,854 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 16,645 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 14,024 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 21 Jun 2011 14,024 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 11,698 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 9,159 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 9,159 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 6,540 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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NH05 JXX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NH05 JXX, 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 NH05 JXX registered?

NH05 JXX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is NH05 JXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH05 JXX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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