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NL55 SWV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,344 mi
Last recorded92,344 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 SWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 92,344 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 92,340 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2024 84,707 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 76,430 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 68,273 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 68,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 60,477 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 51,792 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes ()

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

under body of car starting to cored

Pass 20 Aug 2019 46,835 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under body ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 41,917 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 41,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 35,973 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 29,083 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 29,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi todrum (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 22,638 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 15,779 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 8,724 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 4,295 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 3,436 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 2,718 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 2,189 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 1,785 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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NL55 SWV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NL55 SWV, 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 NL55 SWV registered?

NL55 SWV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is NL55 SWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 SWV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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