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NU05 TSY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,634 mi
Last recorded81,634 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 TSY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2022 81,634 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides front inner arches at body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F and O/S/R badly corroded Strong advise (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank badly corroded

Heavy corrosion and multiple welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides rear upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 73,321 miles

both headlamps frosted and aims poor

general corrosion to underside and steel brake pipes

movement in both front antiroll bar D-bushes

Fail 3 Sep 2021 73,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Engine mounting bracket excessively loose rear differential mount (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both headlamps frosted and aims poor

general corrosion to underside and steel brake pipes

movement in both front antiroll bar D-bushes

Pass 28 Aug 2020 68,224 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low

general corrosion to underside

slight blow at exhaust front joint

Pass 23 Aug 2019 64,114 miles

both rear tyres low in tread and cracking

rear shock absorber bushes perished

slight blow from rear exhaust silencer

slight movement in steering idler

Pass 15 Aug 2018 57,303 miles

both front tyres cracking in treads

both rear tyres getting low in tread

general corrosion to rear chassis over rear axle

n/s front fog light inop

n/s inner sill corroded and in poor condition

o/s inner sill multi repairs

outer sill covers fitted

slight blow rear exhaust and exhaust fouling gearbox

Fail 15 Aug 2018 57,303 miles

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

both front tyres cracking in treads

both rear tyres getting low in tread

general corrosion to rear chassis over rear axle

n/s front fog light inop

n/s inner sill corroded and in poor condition

o/s inner sill multi repairs

outer sill covers fitted

slight blow rear exhaust and exhaust fouling gearbox

Pass 24 Aug 2017 52,667 miles

all road tyres starting to crack in treads

n/s inner sill corroded not holed

Fail 21 Aug 2017 52,663 miles

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

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

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

E.M.L. light on

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres starting cracking

both sides rear axle bushes worn

clutch badly worn and smoking

corrosion front panel

Pass 15 Jul 2016 45,839 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 42,364 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 32,774 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 29,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 29,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 27,784 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 26,421 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Oct 2010 24,109 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust heat shields loose

front discs corroded & lipped

front pads low

n/s/f tyre cracking & low tread on outer edge

o/s/f axle sphere damp slightly

o/s/f tyre cracking

rear diff noisey

Fail 14 Oct 2010 24,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust heat shields loose

front discs corroded & lipped

front pads low

n/s/f tyre cracking & low tread on outer edge

o/s/f axle sphere damp slightly

o/s/f tyre cracking

rear diff noisey

Pass 29 Oct 2009 19,711 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 19,708 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 13,565 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 6,718 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 TSY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TSY, 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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NU05 TSY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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