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NY05 VGV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,152 mi
Last recorded64,152 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 VGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 64,152 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 60,584 miles

All Suspension Components Corroded

Both Sides Inner Sill Corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust Corroded

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 57,702 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded slightly

both sides inner sill corroded slightly

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 55,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust box casing corroted

underbody/chasis surface corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2017 53,455 miles

All 4 Tyres Perished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust box casing corroded

underbody/chassis surface corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2016 50,741 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 50,741 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 48,893 miles

Both the front tyres and rear tyres have some minor cracking on the tread area and side walls

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 48,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some deterioration to rear exhaust system .

Pass 19 Feb 2013 47,974 miles

some deterioration too exhaust system .

Pass 16 Feb 2012 57,290 miles

cracking in tread area of both rear tyres seat belt webbing nr/sd fron slight damage

Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,284 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 42,578 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 39,742 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 36,606 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 36,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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NY05 VGV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NY05 VGV, 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 NY05 VGV registered?

NY05 VGV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is NY05 VGV safe to buy?

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