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NV55 VBK

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,667 mi
Last recorded97,667 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 VBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2020 97,667 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired top and bottom trunnions (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired top and bottom trunnions (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front swivel joint seal leaking

Offside Front swivel joint corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 93,651 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 93,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leak from n/s/r hub

Pass 10 May 2018 85,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear signs of a fluid leak on brake back plate

engine light remains on

Fail 10 May 2018 85,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear signs of a fluid leak on brake back plate

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine light remains on

Pass 15 May 2017 78,136 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

eml light on dash

Fail 10 May 2017 78,136 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

eml light on dash

Pass 11 May 2016 74,887 miles

EML light on

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking

front pipes corroded

Fail 6 May 2016 74,887 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play and leaking (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play and leaking (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

EML light on

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

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking

front pipes corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 66,525 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 May 2014 59,898 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 59,898 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 54,873 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 49,507 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,836 miles

offside and nearside swivel joints leaking .

Fail 26 Jan 2011 44,717 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside front steering swivel joints leaking .

Pass 11 Jan 2010 37,525 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 27,072 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 VBK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VBK, 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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NV55 VBK is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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