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NJ05 WCL

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,945 mi
Last recorded180,945 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 WCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 May 2020 180,945 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired Sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 167,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 167,843 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2017 167,834 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section exhaust (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2017 166,889 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 166,889 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak ()

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 152,256 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 58,476 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 124,679 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2013 111,387 miles

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 111,384 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

nearside front side lamp dim

Pass 10 Apr 2012 96,062 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 80,220 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 64,486 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,516 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 36,759 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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NJ05 WCL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ05 WCL, 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 NJ05 WCL registered?

NJ05 WCL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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