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WJ05 NPC

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,517 mi
Last recorded131,517 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 NPC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 131,517 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 131,517 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 131,494 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 124,781 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 117,327 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 110,746 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 110,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 106,576 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Nov 2019 106,576 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 102,510 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 69,095 miles

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

boot floor corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

unable to check rear brakes

windscreen chipped in zone A

windscreen chipped in zone B

Fail 19 Feb 2018 69,095 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

boot floor corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

unable to check rear brakes

windscreen chipped in zone A

windscreen chipped in zone B

Pass 1 Mar 2017 87,878 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 87,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 79,123 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,513 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,631 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 47,972 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 47,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,869 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 30,021 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 23,941 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 16,624 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 16,624 miles

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

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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WJ05 NPC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WJ05 NPC, 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 WJ05 NPC registered?

WJ05 NPC is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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