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NK05 WHV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,417 mi
Last recorded108,417 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 WHV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 108,417 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 103,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 94,169 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 91,912 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

underside covered in black underseal

Fail 8 Sep 2021 91,911 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

underside covered in black underseal

Pass 15 Aug 2020 89,967 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight grease leak o/s front hub

Underside of vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2020 89,962 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight grease leak o/s front hub

Underside of vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2019 88,719 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 88,692 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 82,651 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 82,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch & floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch & floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch & floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch & floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front swivel oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 79,872 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 79,864 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front tyre cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2017 79,703 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise axle swivel joints corroded

advise chassis corroded

advise front panel corroded

advise fuel lines corroded

advise rear tyres cracked

advise sills corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 76,914 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 72,755 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 72,755 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,980 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 61,201 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,209 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,430 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

advise o/s swivel seal starting to leak

Pass 24 Mar 2010 41,328 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,387 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre run off on edge

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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NK05 WHV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 NK05 WHV, 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 NK05 WHV registered?

NK05 WHV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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