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NV55 RXJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,587 mi
Last recorded116,587 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 RXJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 116,587 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

customer advised about sunroof glass cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2025 111,363 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner wings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

customer advised about sunroof glass cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2024 105,973 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 101,287 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside Central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside Front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 91,495 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 91,495 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 90,451 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 83,319 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 83,319 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 76,585 miles

under body coroding

Pass 10 Aug 2016 71,846 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both head light lenses cracking, but not affecting pattern

Pass 1 Aug 2015 64,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 64,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 59,264 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 52,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 52,661 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 43,398 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 34,228 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 31,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 26,909 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 24,968 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 20,325 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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NV55 RXJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RXJ, 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 NV55 RXJ registered?

NV55 RXJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is NV55 RXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV55 RXJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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