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PG05 NTO

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

101,094 mi
Last recorded101,094 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 NTO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 101,094 miles

general corrosion on underbody,chassis and suspension components

Pass 30 Jun 2023 100,672 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 100,650 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 100,473 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 100,463 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 99,083 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 99,075 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 99,061 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded in seat/seat belt prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure backbox hanger snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded in seat/seat belt prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill corroded within prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill corroded within prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake light stays illuminated after release.

Pass 10 Feb 2020 97,904 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 97,903 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 96,352 miles

Inner sills corroded

Rear Inner wheel arches corroded

chassis corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 94,252 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 94,252 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 91,983 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 89,225 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2016 89,181 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

front metal pipes to diff locks corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 85,874 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 85,874 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 76,500 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 64,882 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,058 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 55,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 46,314 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 36,603 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,286 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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PG05 NTO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PG05 NTO, 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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PG05 NTO is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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