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ST55 NVS

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,074 mi
Last recorded135,074 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 NVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 135,074 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 131,968 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 131,955 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 114,074 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 102,131 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 102,123 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 92,097 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 84,685 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 84,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

REAR DIFF VERY NOISY AND ROUGH WHEN WHEELS SPUN.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 74,715 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 61,634 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 43,002 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 43,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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ST55 NVS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ST55 NVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST55 NVS registered?

ST55 NVS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is ST55 NVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 NVS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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