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NV55 RXR

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,783 mi
Last recorded50,783 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 50,783 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all welding repairs covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 46,625 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf and nsf (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

osf and nsf inner wings have surface corrotion

plastic sill covers fitted

underside vehicle has surface corrotion all over

Fail 10 Dec 2019 46,569 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability panard rod to axle (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front inner wings corroded

general corrosion under vehicle

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 44,333 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 10 Dec 2018 44,333 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2017 42,246 miles

rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 6 Dec 2017 42,141 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 7 Dec 2016 39,683 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres both getting low

Fail 7 Dec 2016 39,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres both getting low

Pass 8 Dec 2015 36,620 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 36,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from O/S/R brake cylinder to N/S/R brake cylinder, over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brake imbalance 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear ABS wiring insecure

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

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

Offside Rear ABS wiring insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2014 34,107 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 31,645 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 28,220 miles

both front axle bearings showing light misting of oil

front brake discs inner faces corroded

unable to check rear seatbelts as rear seats folded and covered up

Pass 13 Dec 2011 25,147 miles

(both) front axle bearings sight misting of grease/oil but no excessive movement.

rear seats not in upright posotion allowing checks of rear seat belts at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2010 22,101 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 18,814 miles

rear backbox is corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2009 18,814 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear backbox is corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2008 15,167 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 RXR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RXR, 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 RXR registered?

NV55 RXR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is NV55 RXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV55 RXR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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