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NL55 VOF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,689 mi
Last recorded113,689 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 VOF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 113,689 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 113,300 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 112,929 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 111,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump slightly rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no rear seats or belts fitted at the time of the test

Pass 9 Feb 2023 109,384 miles

N/S AND O/S INNER WINGS CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner SILLS

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

REAR UNDERBODY CORRODED

UNABLE TO SEE REAR BRAKES

Fail 9 Feb 2023 109,384 miles

N/S AND O/S INNER WINGS CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner SILLS

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

REAR UNDERBODY CORRODED

UNABLE TO SEE REAR BRAKES

Pass 9 Feb 2022 106,257 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODED

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

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

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

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

UNABLE TO SEE CONDITION OF N/S AND O/S OUTER SILLS

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 13 Feb 2021 103,105 miles

unable to see outer sills

Fail 10 Feb 2021 103,105 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

unable to see outer sills

Pass 29 Jan 2020 99,434 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front inner wing coroded

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

radiator deteraited

unable to see condition of rear brakes

Pass 1 Feb 2019 93,178 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 88,219 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 79,408 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 69,389 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 49,692 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 45,807 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,927 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,362 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 35,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,306 miles

both front hubs leaking oil

Fail 24 Jun 2011 30,021 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front hubs leaking oil

Pass 10 Jul 2010 23,637 miles

nsf tyre worn outer tread

Fail 6 Jul 2010 23,595 miles

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

nsf tyre worn outer tread

Pass 25 Jun 2009 16,187 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 14,081 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 VOF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VOF, 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 VOF registered?

NL55 VOF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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