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NV55 XVB

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,560 mi
Last recorded80,560 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 XVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 80,560 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 80,467 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front axle and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 22 Sep 2022 79,417 miles

Front crossmember corroded, Nearside below headlight bracket

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 78,142 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 75,971 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 73,129 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 68,822 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,481 miles

Exhaust centre pipe brackets snapped

Nearside front axle swivel joint has a slight leak

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 58,889 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 54,006 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 54,006 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 49,699 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,282 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer shell deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2012 40,547 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 40,545 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

front disks in poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2011 34,823 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 29,248 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 29,248 miles

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (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)

oil leak swivel hubs front

Pass 12 Oct 2009 23,128 miles

nearside front swivel joint seal leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2008 16,620 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 XVB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XVB, 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 XVB registered?

NV55 XVB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 October 2005.

Is NV55 XVB safe to buy?

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