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WG55 NHV

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,931 mi
Last recorded46,931 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 NHV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 46,931 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear under side sill corroded

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2025 46,931 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed blowing and loose (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users axle hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle bub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear under side sill corroded

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2024 43,463 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Temp fuel cap fitted

n/s/r hub oil seal leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2023 39,659 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 39,406 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 39,406 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 38,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not leaking

Rear exhaust hanger snapped but secure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

central exhaust hanger snapped but secure

Pass 15 Sep 2020 38,008 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre/rear exhaust mount adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 37,285 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 36,195 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 34,987 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,868 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear shock absorber rubber bush perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear shock absorber rubber bush perished

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2015 32,762 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 32,334 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,712 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)

both front brake discs coroded on inside edges

Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,065 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 24,287 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 20,227 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 16,940 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,368 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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WG55 NHV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WG55 NHV, 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 WG55 NHV registered?

WG55 NHV is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is WG55 NHV safe to buy?

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