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NU55 TKA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

51,670 mi
Last recorded51,670 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 TKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 51,670 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 51,670 miles

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

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that it is likely to become insecure (5.1.2 (c) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 49,534 miles

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

general corrosion to underside not excessive

Pass 16 Apr 2024 44,524 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

plastic sill covers fitted and general corrosion to underside and some components, not excessive.

Fail 16 Apr 2024 44,524 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted and general corrosion to underside and some components, not excessive.

Pass 23 May 2023 44,325 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Fail 15 May 2023 44,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill, middle to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 41,711 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 41,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 40,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 37,275 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 37,275 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe cracked and blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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))

exhaust back box badly corroded and rattling

Pass 2 May 2018 28,310 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 May 2018 28,305 miles

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

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 May 2017 19,434 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 19,275 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 18,906 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 18,617 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 18,087 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 17,556 miles

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

front inner brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 16,720 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 15,711 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 14,077 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 TKA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NU55 TKA, 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 TKA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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