CarVerify

Free Car Check

NM05 DKV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

132,502 mi
Last recorded132,502 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 DKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 132,502 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle lifted

Pass 21 Feb 2024 132,132 miles

heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Feb 2024 132,132 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier replaced universal battery clamp (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Feb 2023 121,091 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 22 Feb 2023 121,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure top bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 8 Feb 2022 106,266 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 106,257 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 106,257 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 95,313 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 95,261 miles

Offside Front wheel binding

ns and os inner sills corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2019 95,165 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested Due to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Inner sill filler repairs heavily undersealed NS and OS

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 95,112 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Front power steering pipes rusty

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 92,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pipe line corroded

corrsion under car

Fail 12 Sep 2018 92,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under the wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under the wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pipe line corroded

corrsion under car

Fail 12 Aug 2018 92,539 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Front wing support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected Hub pipes corroded and broken (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front wing support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Above spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 86,262 miles

Front Front fog lights do not work on either side

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs corroding (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear brake pipe corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 80,816 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 80,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 77,439 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,476 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 68,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 58,966 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 58,966 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 56,406 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 56,404 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 53,135 miles

slight leak of grease from drive shaft ball

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 21 Feb 2012 53,135 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

slight leak of grease from drive shaft ball

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Feb 2011 46,307 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM N/S/F SPHERICAL HUB ASSEMBLY.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 40,257 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,929 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,544 miles

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

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
Full Suzuki Jimny reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NM05 DKV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 NM05 DKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NM05 DKV?

You can check the full history of NM05 DKV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NM05 DKV registered?

NM05 DKV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 August 2005.

Is NM05 DKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM05 DKV shows 31 tests with a 58.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NM05 DKV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NM05 DKV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.