CarVerify

Free Car Check

NV55 VSP

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,286 mi
Last recorded76,286 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 VSP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 76,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger Below B Post. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body Adjacent To Rear Chassis Mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body Adjacent To Rear Chassis Mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 72,998 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 69,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Adjacent To Centre Body Mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 65,740 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 62,239 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fwd Of Tank.

Pass 28 Jun 2021 59,435 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 56,305 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 54,610 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2019 54,609 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 54,569 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 53,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 51,212 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 51,212 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake pads seem thin, suggest to have wheels removed and inspected further.

Fail 2 Oct 2014 45,966 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 45,966 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 42,042 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 37,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Oct 2011 32,653 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 27,691 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 22,326 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 22,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 16,308 miles

o/s/front swivel joint pitted and corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2008 16,308 miles

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

o/s/front swivel joint pitted and corroded

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
Full Suzuki Jimny reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NV55 VSP 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 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 VSP, 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

How do I check the history of NV55 VSP?

You can check the full history of NV55 VSP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NV55 VSP registered?

NV55 VSP is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is NV55 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV55 VSP 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.

Does NV55 VSP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NV55 VSP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.