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NX05 OBS

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,328 mi
Last recorded93,328 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 OBS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 93,328 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 91,445 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 91,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 89,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 87,105 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 86,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 85,269 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 85,269 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 85,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 13 Nov 2020 81,962 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 81,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 74,443 miles

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

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

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

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 19 Oct 2018 64,590 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 54,330 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 42,665 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 42,601 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing half sphere and seal is leaking excessively. (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded and across axle. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 41,009 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 39,906 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 39,067 miles

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

exhaust back box rusting

offside front swivel joint has slight leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 38,284 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 37,371 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,394 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 34,941 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,496 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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NX05 OBS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NX05 OBS, 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 NX05 OBS registered?

NX05 OBS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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