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NU05 TUA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,254 mi
Last recorded92,254 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 92,254 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Slight oil leak on half shaft seals.

Pass 7 Apr 2025 85,924 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 85,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 83,965 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 83,961 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both body to chassis brake flexy pipes removed replace with metal .dangerous modification (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail pan hard rod area on axle corroded holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis in front of steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 83,124 miles

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))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 83,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 81,863 miles

both front shockers corroded

both front swivel housings leaking

both front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded

chip in windscreen

front chassis corroded

fuel pipes corroded

heavy corrosion on front and rear suspension components

nearside front and both rear coil springs corroded

offside rear abs wire insecure

outriggers corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2022 81,861 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

both front shockers corroded

both front swivel housings leaking

both front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded

chip in windscreen

front chassis corroded

fuel pipes corroded

heavy corrosion on front and rear suspension components

nearside front and both rear coil springs corroded

offside rear abs wire insecure

outriggers corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2021 80,660 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

front exhaust corroded/deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front and both rear coil springs corroded

offside front and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2021 80,660 miles

Axle insecure Nearside rear axle. Rear radius arm and panard rod mounting bracket is seriously corroded (5.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded

Gearbox mounting defective Transfer box mounting bracket has snapped/broken off ()

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 79,898 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front swivel joint pitted

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 79,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front swivel joint pitted

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 78,054 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 78,054 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 74,236 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 72,794 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,092 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,942 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 60,940 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 54,838 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,004 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,458 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,866 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,241 miles

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

cracking of tread on all 4 tyres

Pass 9 Sep 2010 18,870 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 18,015 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 17,992 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play on front o/s stub bearing causing serious fluid leak

Pass 28 Apr 2009 14,673 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 11,392 miles

corrosion on both front brake discs.

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 TUA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TUA, 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 TUA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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