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SB05 EWN

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

109,687 mi
Last recorded109,687 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 EWN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 109,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 105,229 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 98,455 miles

Engine Coolant Low

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 92,393 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 92,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 85,157 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

dip stick broken

Fail 7 Feb 2022 85,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rub broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

dip stick broken

Pass 8 Feb 2021 82,586 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 78,403 miles

Offside Front swivel ball joint has slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2018 72,901 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub weeping oil

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside headlamp damaged

Offside Front hub has slight play

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

windscreen has substance on screen not effecting driver view of road at time of test

Fail 6 Nov 2018 72,896 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub weeping oil

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside headlamp damaged

Offside Front hub has slight play

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

windscreen has substance on screen not effecting driver view of road at time of test

Fail 24 Sep 2018 72,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2017 63,137 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 67,180 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 63,537 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 55,869 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 53,768 miles

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

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

rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 7 Nov 2012 48,796 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,786 miles

unable to check rear seat belts due to seats folded down

Pass 1 Nov 2010 36,195 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

n/s/f steering sphere seal has a slight leak

rear seat belts not checked due to vehicle being loaded

Pass 21 Nov 2009 29,043 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 25,893 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 20,745 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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SB05 EWN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SB05 EWN, 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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SB05 EWN is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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