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NL05 SYH

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,916 mi
Last recorded99,916 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 SYH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2025 99,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 94,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 94,348 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 91,396 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 87,430 miles

Both front swivel housing pitted and slight leaks

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 87,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front swivel housing pitted and slight leaks

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 87,403 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to front brake contamination (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative working opposite way round (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Canvas exposed on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water leak from bottom hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mounting bracket heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 79,292 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 79,166 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 72,608 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 67,592 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 60,398 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 51,086 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 43,458 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 41,175 miles

slight oil leak o/s/f hub seal

Fail 10 Dec 2015 41,175 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

slight oil leak o/s/f hub seal

Pass 10 Dec 2014 37,540 miles

nsf tyre tred cracking

nsr tyre tred cracking

osr tyre tred cracking

Pass 3 Dec 2013 33,346 miles

all tyres starting to crack between tred

Fail 3 Dec 2013 33,346 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

all tyres starting to crack between tred

Pass 20 Dec 2012 28,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 24,213 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight cracking

Fail 17 Dec 2010 19,812 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 19,812 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 16,259 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 13,942 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 10,376 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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NL05 SYH is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NL05 SYH, 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 NL05 SYH registered?

NL05 SYH is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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The MOT history for NL05 SYH shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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