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NX55 SYJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,615 mi
Last recorded105,615 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 SYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 105,615 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 105,022 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 102,625 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear transverse covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle.

outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 3 Apr 2024 102,551 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear transverse covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle.

outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 7 Apr 2023 98,070 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion affecting underside of vehicle.

outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 6 Apr 2023 98,066 miles

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion affecting underside of vehicle.

outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 8 Apr 2022 93,880 miles

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

inner sills corroded.

outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 3 Mar 2021 88,399 miles

both inner sills corroding, both front outriggers corroding

Pass 6 Feb 2020 83,356 miles

Front axel swivel joints leaking slightly

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2019 76,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front axle swivel joints leaking slightly

inner sills corroded

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2018 68,005 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis lower arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis lower arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

sill covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Jan 2017 56,088 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 45,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2016 44,810 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)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 34,188 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,398 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 23,791 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 20,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 14,977 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 9,892 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 7,892 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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NX55 SYJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NX55 SYJ, 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 NX55 SYJ registered?

NX55 SYJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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