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B25 SBL

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,800 mi
Last recorded85,800 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 SBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 85,800 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 81,625 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 81,623 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 76,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 73,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed obscuring view

Pass 8 Nov 2021 69,347 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 67,994 miles

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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 21 Jun 2019 64,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust deteriorated slightly but not leaking

Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 60,100 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2017 55,603 miles

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

Rear Lower exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2017 55,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fluid leaking (2.7.3)

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

Rear Lower exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 54,395 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 45,397 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 38,320 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,515 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 24,100 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 24,100 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 19,590 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 13,528 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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B25 SBL is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 49,174 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 B25 SBL, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B25 SBL registered?

B25 SBL is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is B25 SBL safe to buy?

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