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YB05 NWJ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,430 mi
Last recorded88,430 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 NWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 88,430 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 86,613 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

GENERAL CORROSION

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn UPPER AND LOWER (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 84,704 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

GENERAL CORROSION

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

Fail 1 May 2019 84,676 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

GENERAL CORROSION

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

Pass 3 May 2018 82,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 82,980 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 80,628 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 15 May 2017 80,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded the one that runs across back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 79,974 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 79,974 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 73,370 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 67,256 miles

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

slight seapage of oil from o/s/f swivel

Pass 15 Jul 2013 61,691 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,977 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 45,923 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 37,425 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,723 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,805 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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YB05 NWJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YB05 NWJ, 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 YB05 NWJ registered?

YB05 NWJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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