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NT05 CNV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

210,077 mi
Last recorded210,077 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT05 CNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 210,077 miles

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

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member poor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively damp oil (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively damp oil (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 210,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail near spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member poor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively damp oil (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively damp oil (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 210,070 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake pipe near o/s/r wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering head lamp area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired full sill area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired steering box area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play damp oil (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play damp oil (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 206,075 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 203,912 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 203,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 196,367 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced BOTH LENSES CRACKED (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH LENSES HAZED (1.7.5a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

MIL##EML

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint TRACTOR JOINT PIT XS (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint TRACTOR JOINT PIT AND WET XS (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 196,353 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MID\JOINT SNAPPED (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases TAIL PIPE MISSING (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking STR\BOX WET SEALS (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced BOTH LENSES CRACKED (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH LENSES HAZED (1.7.5a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

MIL##EML

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint TRACTOR JOINT PIT XS (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint TRACTOR JOINT PIT AND WET XS (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 182,236 miles

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Pass 20 Aug 2015 167,456 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 152,582 miles

M;I;L ENG\MAN

OSF TRACTOR JOINT WET ?

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 137,461 miles

Oil leak

both head light lenses damaged

eml on

rear brake pipes covered in copper grease

Pass 20 Aug 2012 122,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

both headlights lenses damaged not affecting beam image

engine warning light on

Pass 17 Aug 2011 105,833 miles

Engine warning light on

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 90,879 miles

Both headlights cracked, not not effecting beam image

Rear seats not set in upright position, not allowing full seat belt inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2009 73,059 miles

unable to inspect rear seat belts as not in upright position

Pass 20 Aug 2008 53,570 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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NT05 CNV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 NT05 CNV, 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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NT05 CNV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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