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NV55 OZU

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

30,355 mi
Last recorded30,355 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 OZU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 30,355 miles

front disc pitted and corroded

Fail 30 May 2013 30,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both front hub seals leaking

both rear tyres starting to perish

engine management light on

front disc pitted and corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 29,400 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 29,398 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,359 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides rear tyres have cracks in tread

eng man light on

Fail 5 Apr 2011 25,321 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides rear tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 2 Apr 2010 21,859 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 15,400 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Feb 2009 15,400 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Spare tyre defective

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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NV55 OZU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NV55 OZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV55 OZU registered?

NV55 OZU is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is NV55 OZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV55 OZU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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