MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,694 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake servo is corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Hockey stick bushes at axle end pulled apart (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Hockey stick bushes at axle end pulled apart (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Servo body heavily corroded (1.1.3 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust mounting broken and wired up
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust mounting broken and wired up
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated
handbrake light on dash not working
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
handbrake light on dash not working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SB55 GZL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 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 SB55 GZL, 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 GZL registered?
SB55 GZL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 December 2005.
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