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SB55 GBZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,955 mi
Last recorded86,955 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 GBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 86,955 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 86,853 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 85,279 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 78,919 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 72,352 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 71,290 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 71,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 69,355 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 67,346 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 64,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all tyre sidewalls starting to perish

front inner wings corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2016 64,964 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all tyre sidewalls starting to perish

front exhaust bracket broken

front inner wings corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2015 62,105 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 58,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 55,746 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 55,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 51,870 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust heatshield loose and rattling and backbox slightly deteriorated

rear washer jet requires adjustment and front blades noisy

Fail 9 Oct 2012 51,870 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust heatshield loose and rattling and backbox slightly deteriorated

rear washer jet requires adjustment and front blades noisy

Pass 13 Oct 2011 44,239 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 42,370 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 35,416 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 28,930 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 28,880 miles

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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SB55 GBZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SB55 GBZ, 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 SB55 GBZ registered?

SB55 GBZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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