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NU05 UUY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,078 mi
Last recorded114,078 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 UUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 114,078 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 106,307 miles

Front head lamps deteriorated

Under body corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2019 102,499 miles

Front steering spheres balls are pitted and corroded

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

Offside Front suspension king pin has slight play

Pass 26 Sep 2018 95,389 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 95,388 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 90,192 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 90,192 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 83,779 miles

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

both outer sills corroded, spring cups/floor

engine management light on

exhaust brackets broken for system still secure

general corrosion to the underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2015 74,354 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 74,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 64,257 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 64,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 98,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 52,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,038 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 43,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 34,020 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 25,014 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 21,013 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 14,061 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 UUY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UUY, 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 UUY registered?

NU05 UUY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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