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WG55 NTY

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

89,249 mi
Last recorded89,249 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 NTY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 89,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 89,245 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end X2 (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Steering locking device missing steering drop arm (2.1.3 (d))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at master cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 87,227 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 87,227 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 85,406 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 81,380 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body shell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 81,380 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body shell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 80,337 miles

Front slight oil leak from front axle hubs

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight under body corrosion covered in under seal

Pass 15 Nov 2019 77,229 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 73,281 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 71,289 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 71,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 68,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front hub oil seal leaking

Offside Rear shocker cover corroded

Rear axle g bars bushes perishing

all four tyres perishing

emmissons only just met levels

outer sills covered

Pass 11 Nov 2015 66,083 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside door mirror slight damage

Rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 17 Nov 2014 61,536 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 59,772 miles

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

o/s/f steering knuckle rusted

o/s/r shock absorver casing rusting

some front brake imbalance

some rusting to chassis by body mounts

some rusting to undersde front and rear

Fail 19 Jun 2014 59,772 miles

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

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

o/s/f steering knuckle rusted

o/s/r shock absorver casing rusting

some front brake imbalance

some rusting to chassis by body mounts

some rusting to undersde front and rear

Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,159 miles

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

slight play in nearside front hub bearings

Pass 21 Jun 2012 47,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front hub oil seal leaking

slight play in nearside front hub bearings

Fail 19 Jun 2012 47,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front hub oil seal leaking

slight play in nearside front hub bearings

Pass 4 Jul 2011 37,708 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 37,672 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 23,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front axle swivel joint freeplay /wear on maximum limit between swivel joint and its housing.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 12,718 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NTY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WG55 NTY, 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 WG55 NTY registered?

WG55 NTY is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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