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NU55 NGX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,892 mi
Last recorded63,892 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 NGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 63,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front SWIVAL JOINT LEAKING GREASE

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 63,794 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Both front tyres perished

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front axle vacuum pipes corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F Swivel joint leaking at hub

Pass 18 Dec 2024 59,721 miles

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

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

GENERAL SIGN OF CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

Fail 18 Dec 2024 59,721 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

GENERAL SIGN OF CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

Pass 6 Jan 2024 55,119 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 55,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear covered n grease or undercoat or similar (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2022 51,734 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2022 51,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 51,700 miles

Central Front exhaust bracket missing

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose to inner wing to engine bay (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and lower (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded too rear ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush too lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 51,634 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 50,203 miles

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

both rear tyres perished on inner sidewalls

Pass 2 Mar 2018 48,780 miles

front two tyres badly perished on inner sidewall

Fail 28 Feb 2018 48,772 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

front two tyres badly perished on inner sidewall

Pass 10 Feb 2017 47,308 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both fuel lines corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 45,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 44,093 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 42,674 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 42,674 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 36,954 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 31,226 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 312,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread

o/s rear tyre has nails in tread 1 nail in shoulder of tyre

o/s front hub has major grease leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 25,468 miles

advise rear tyres badly perished

Pass 4 Nov 2009 19,610 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

light corrosion brake pipe slight corrosion in sill chassis seams exhaust tow bar bracket brake hose ferrul fuel pipe swivel & suspension joints damage body work front fog light cracked slight play steering shocker & suspension bushes

slight judder brake slight movement roll bar pin

slight play steering -cracks in tyres nail n/s/r tyre slight play bearings slight noise bearings /diff unable to fully check pads & discs

Pass 5 Nov 2008 13,639 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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NU55 NGX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU55 NGX, 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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NU55 NGX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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