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SB55 TKD

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,239 mi
Last recorded101,239 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 TKD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 101,239 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 98,383 miles

slight corrosion under car

Pass 4 Mar 2023 92,343 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 88,432 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 84,666 miles

advise engine oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2021 84,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and nearside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture across rear axil (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

advise engine oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2020 80,865 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 80,424 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 78,801 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 74,438 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 74,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,387 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 66,952 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 61,899 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,927 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 54,903 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 49,738 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,362 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 40,362 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 31,093 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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SB55 TKD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TKD, 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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SB55 TKD is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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