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WG55 NTN

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

44,821 mi
Last recorded44,821 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 NTN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 44,821 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 44,754 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 41,109 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Pass 24 Nov 2023 36,472 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Nov 2022 34,183 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 34,183 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded out of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 32,527 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 31,053 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

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

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 21 Nov 2019 30,218 miles

all tyres cracked between treads

Fail 14 Nov 2019 30,203 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all tyres cracked between treads

Pass 19 Nov 2018 28,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres cracked between tread

Pass 1 Nov 2017 24,806 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 18,748 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 12,017 miles

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

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Nov 2015 11,963 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted at time of test

unable to carry out emissions test due to exhaust blow

Pass 26 Nov 2014 9,103 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 9,102 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 8,846 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 8,228 miles

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

front axle brake discs pitted/corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2011 8,228 miles

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

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 axle brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2010 74,463 miles

both front wiper blade rubbers are split but still clear the screen

Pass 23 Nov 2009 6,141 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 4,592 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 NTN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NTN, 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 NTN registered?

WG55 NTN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is WG55 NTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG55 NTN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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