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NL55 SXO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,765 mi
Last recorded136,765 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 SXO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 136,765 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount corrion around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 131,866 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 125,723 miles

Nearside parking brake has low effort

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 115,108 miles

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2020 115,010 miles

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

all components and chassis heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Feb 2020 114,991 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Pass 13 Feb 2019 108,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Unable to inspect rear seat belts and seats

Fail 12 Feb 2019 108,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Unable to inspect rear seat belts and seats

Pass 16 Feb 2018 101,359 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 101,330 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 95,312 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to under sills close to mot fail

general wear/play /corrosion to steering/suspension/under body

Fail 15 Feb 2017 95,312 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to under sills close to mot fail

general wear/play /corrosion to steering/suspension/under body

Pass 5 Feb 2016 88,567 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

diff mounting has excessive play

Fail 5 Feb 2016 88,567 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

diff mounting has excessive play

Pass 2 Feb 2015 82,185 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 82,169 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 78,949 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 78,923 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 75,495 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 57,219 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 57,098 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 45,012 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,012 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 33,953 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 33,813 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Nov 2008 24,025 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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 SXO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NL55 SXO, 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 SXO registered?

NL55 SXO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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