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NH05 JZA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,220 mi
Last recorded102,220 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 JZA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 102,220 miles

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

Underside sprayed with protective paint

Pass 15 Mar 2025 100,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Underside sprayed with protective paint

Fail 15 Mar 2025 100,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Underside sprayed with protective paint

Pass 22 Dec 2020 100,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed over front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

underbody has been excessively undersealed over various repairs

Fail 9 Dec 2020 100,276 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed over front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

underbody has been excessively undersealed over various repairs

Pass 29 Jan 2019 97,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underside and componants heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Jan 2018 91,896 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules fronts and rears (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side front,off side front,near side rear,off side rear (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

coil spring corroded fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 85,113 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 83,108 miles

o/s and n/s chassisi sections heavy surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2015 78,041 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 78,039 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 62,825 miles

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

front n/s hub has slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 49,880 miles

slight play in n/s king pin

Pass 18 Jun 2012 38,685 miles

rear silencer corroded (NOT BLOWING)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,960 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,922 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 30,922 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front discs corroded inner sides

Pass 30 Jun 2009 24,972 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 18,568 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 JZA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JZA, 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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NH05 JZA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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