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NU05 LOF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,337 mi
Last recorded144,337 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 LOF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2022 144,337 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 138,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear inner wheel arches/floor holed and corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2021 138,376 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear inner wheel arches/floor holed and corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 132,818 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 132,818 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 121,568 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 121,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 121,237 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

play in front prop shaft sliding joint

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 110,001 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 103,815 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 103,790 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Gearbox mounting defective both on transfer box ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 96,576 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 83,611 miles

engin managment light on

Fail 8 Mar 2014 70,854 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 70,854 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 59,239 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 44,971 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)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,244 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 31,244 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,558 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 16,354 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 11,751 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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NU05 LOF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NU05 LOF, 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 NU05 LOF registered?

NU05 LOF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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