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T979 JDB

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,917 mi
Last recorded72,917 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT979 JDB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 72,917 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 72,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

metal brake pipes corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2024 71,769 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2023 70,525 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 68,934 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 67,771 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 65,956 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 64,066 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 64,039 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 62,428 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 60,602 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 57,786 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 53,902 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 49,959 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 46,191 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 41,564 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 41,564 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 36,263 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 36,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 29,570 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 20,115 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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T979 JDB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc 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 T979 JDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T979 JDB registered?

T979 JDB is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for T979 JDB 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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