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JB55 GDB

2017 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,384 mi
Last recorded49,384 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Jimny22,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB55 GDB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 49,384 miles

Lower Brake pipes covered in under seal

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 45,358 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 45,358 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 44,635 miles

Central Front propshaft gaiter deteriated

Pass 30 May 2023 43,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam -Relocated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 43,267 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam -Relocated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 41,293 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 38,350 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 33,951 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake pipes greased

Fail 5 Jun 2020 33,937 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Apr 2020

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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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JB55 GDB is a 2017 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 22,956 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 JB55 GDB, 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 9 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JB55 GDB registered?

JB55 GDB is a 2017 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 April 2017.

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The MOT history for JB55 GDB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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