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V14 NDV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,706 mi
Last recorded91,706 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV14 NDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 91,706 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded(been covered in wax oil)

vacuum pipes for front axle corroded and broken,also o/s/f spherical bearing grease retainer corroded away.both front sherical bearings corroded.

Fail 9 Mar 2026 91,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced benefit given,advise sorting (4.3.3 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded(been covered in wax oil)

vacuum pipes for front axle corroded and broken,also o/s/f spherical bearing grease retainer corroded away.both front sherical bearings corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2025 86,032 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 78,783 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 72,439 miles

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

both swivel balls corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2023 72,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

both swivel balls corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 66,417 miles

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

both front swivel balls corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 60,370 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 60,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 54,984 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 44,208 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2019 44,208 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 37,514 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear At Rear Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside Rear Brake 18% Imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 36,691 miles

Exhaust back box corroded mainly outer skin.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 35,885 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,813 miles

rear exhausty box is corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 33,514 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 33,513 miles

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

n/s/f brake slight bind

n/s/f inner brake pad low

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread (aged)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread (aged)

o/s/f tyre cracing in tread (aged)

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread (aged)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 32,006 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 30,085 miles

all tyres starting to crack and perish and 7 years old

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,625 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 24,512 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 24,506 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 20,732 miles

nearside front brake slight binding

Pass 6 Mar 2008 16,731 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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V14 NDV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V14 NDV, 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 V14 NDV registered?

V14 NDV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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The MOT history for V14 NDV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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