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SB05 NKA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

91,715 mi
Last recorded91,715 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 NKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 91,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip low down (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 81,970 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chip in screen

near side front hub leaking

Fail 17 Jun 2025 81,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chip in screen

near side front hub leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2024 80,349 miles

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

chip in screen

near side front leaking

Fail 6 Jun 2024 80,326 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

chip in screen

near side front leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2023 77,327 miles

n/s/f hub leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2022 76,419 miles

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f hub leaking

Pass 22 Apr 2021 74,834 miles

Nearside Front diff joint leaking oil

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 73,394 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 73,390 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe into cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 71,265 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 69,466 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel leaking oil

Pass 4 May 2017 68,245 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2016 66,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

light oil weep to both front hub seals

slight deterioration to rear silencer outer casing

Pass 6 May 2015 64,156 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2014 60,584 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 60,581 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2013 53,348 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 53,285 miles

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

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

oil leaking from n/s/f hub swivel joint

Pass 9 May 2012 45,778 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 45,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wiper blades poor

Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,552 miles

exhaust system corroded and poor

near side front tyre worn on outer edge and getting low

Fail 13 Apr 2011 36,556 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

exhaust system corroded and poor

near side front tyre worn on outer edge and getting low

Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,508 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 31,500 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front swivel housing seals leaking

Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,464 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 19,120 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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SB05 NKA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SB05 NKA, 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 SB05 NKA registered?

SB05 NKA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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