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SB03 ARE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,369 mi
Last recorded78,369 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 ARE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 78,369 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 76,185 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2025 76,185 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 72,109 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 69,650 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 67,210 miles

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

both front swivel joints leaking oil

Pass 19 Jul 2021 64,655 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 62,261 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 60,655 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 59,231 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 57,595 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 55,435 miles

could not check engine oil level (dip stick broken)

could not test rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2016 55,433 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering suspension sphere has excess fluid leak + excess play and leaking over brake (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

could not check engine oil level (dip stick broken)

could not test rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 51,251 miles

could not test rear seatbelts (child seats fitted)

top broken off from engine oil dipstick.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 45,351 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 43,833 miles

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

clutch worn

Pass 19 Jun 2012 41,325 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Jun 2011 36,607 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 12 Jun 2010 30,774 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 30,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 19,109 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 18,198 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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SB03 ARE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SB03 ARE, 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 SB03 ARE registered?

SB03 ARE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is SB03 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB03 ARE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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