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NU55 TJY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,951 mi
Last recorded89,951 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 89,951 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 74,715 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 62,708 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 62,708 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 51,827 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 51,827 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 47,724 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 47,724 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,728 miles

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

front brake balance is close to a failure

rear brake balance is close to afailure

Fail 27 Sep 2008 40,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake balance is close to a failure

rear brake balance is close to afailure

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 TJY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TJY, 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 NU55 TJY registered?

NU55 TJY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is NU55 TJY safe to buy?

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