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NU05 WDS

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,021 mi
Last recorded137,021 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 WDS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 137,021 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 May 2022 137,021 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 10 Mar 2022 137,002 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Both (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected Both (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 135,882 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 129,864 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 129,861 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear body mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner flitches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 129,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top one missing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively wheel in drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has play

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has play in it

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

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

all 4 shockers weak

no oil on dip stick

rad damaged

Gearbox mounting defective transfer box mounting brocken ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 121,501 miles

nearside front swivel joint has slight play

nearside rear axel seal leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2017 113,177 miles

Both front axle spheres leaking

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

front brake pads wearing thin

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2016 101,797 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 101,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 88,284 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,763 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 73,261 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 73,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside 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 17 Feb 2012 62,111 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 49,550 miles

All tyres low on air pressure.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear, Offside front and Nearside rear tyres all perished cracking slightly.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 49,550 miles

All tyres low on air pressure.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear, Offside front and Nearside rear tyres all perished cracking slightly.

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,199 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 36,199 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,340 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 WDS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WDS, 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 WDS registered?

NU05 WDS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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