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SB55 VBM

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,046 mi
Last recorded80,046 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 VBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 80,046 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 80,012 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced suspenssion mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front swivel housing leaking

front mud guard modification likely to cause injury

Pass 7 Apr 2025 79,407 miles

Flared arches protruding body

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 79,406 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Both ujs on front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Both hockey stick rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Flared arches protruding body

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 78,438 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 78,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre is soft

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

standard wheels fitted all

Pass 6 Jul 2022 76,787 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 76,784 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Throttle cable fouling the steering column shaft.

Pass 25 Oct 2019 68,129 miles

Body chassis and wheel arches heavily undersealed heavily under sealed unable to facilitate proper inspection

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Sill covers fitted unable to facilitate full outer sill inspecton

Pass 16 Feb 2019 64,700 miles

vehicle presented for test heavily undersealed, visual inspection impaired

Fail 5 Feb 2019 64,619 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre (front of o/s/r wheel) body mountain (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub seal has slight leak

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 62,741 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 62,685 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear back plates corroded

Trackrod corroded

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 59,040 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 55,138 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 55,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 51,993 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2014 51,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

nearside front axle swivel housing has slight leak of oil

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2013 49,288 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 45,433 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

both front swivel housing joints have slight greese leakage

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2011 41,445 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 41,010 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,054 miles

slight corrosion to chassis

slight corrosion to exposed parts of brake pipes

slight corrosion to steering and suspension components front and rear

Pass 23 Apr 2009 22,164 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 22,164 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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 VBM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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