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WG55 NUF

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

122,504 mi
Last recorded122,504 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 122,504 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 18 Sep 2024 116,711 miles

corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

rear rigid brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 115,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 112,225 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 108,415 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 103,819 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 103,818 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 97,886 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded

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

Nearside Inner body sill slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Panhard bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner body sill slightly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2019 97,884 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic Converter (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler pipes corroded

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

Nearside Inner body sill slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Panhard bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner body sill slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2018 87,190 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 87,190 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 86,568 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 85,944 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 85,944 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 85,726 miles

Nearside hub seal leaking

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Fail 27 Sep 2016 85,726 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mounting (2.4.A.3)

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s body mounting (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside hub seal leaking

Offside Front hub seal leaking

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 85,412 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 85,411 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 Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 85,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front discs rusted

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 19 Aug 2014 85,375 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front discs rusted

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2013 84,430 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

exhaust poor

Fail 24 Jul 2013 84,427 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

exhaust poor

Pass 11 Apr 2013 81,489 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in nearside front hub bearings

Fail 11 Apr 2013 81,489 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in nearside front hub bearings

Pass 19 Mar 2012 65,692 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,288 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,622 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,880 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 20,777 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 NUF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 NUF, 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 NUF registered?

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

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