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SB55 WTL

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,697 mi
Last recorded73,697 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 WTL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 73,697 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 72,711 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 71,504 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 70,141 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 68,439 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 68,438 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 66,474 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 66,129 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 65,240 miles

Front axle swivel housings corroded

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 63,805 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Lower shocker bushes perished

Pass 15 Oct 2015 62,345 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

transfer box *front* rubber mountain deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 10 Oct 2014 60,914 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front to center exhaust flange slightly corroded

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

slight movement in front prop rear uj

slight movement in rear prop rear uj

Pass 11 Oct 2013 59,439 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

slight play in rear prop rear uj

underside slightly corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2013 59,439 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

slight play in rear prop rear uj

underside slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 56,515 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,154 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 51,188 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 40,348 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,487 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 14,542 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 14,542 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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 WTL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WTL, 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 WTL registered?

SB55 WTL is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is SB55 WTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB55 WTL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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