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3 BER

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,463 mi
Last recorded101,463 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 BER
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 101,463 miles

chassis covered in underseal

Fail 15 May 2025 101,463 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

chassis covered in underseal

Pass 7 May 2024 97,639 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 92,696 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 86,698 miles

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under headlamp (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front slight play in swivel joint

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 86,698 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under headlamp (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under headlamp (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front slight play in swivel joint

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 79,070 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 79,070 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 74,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 66,500 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 66,500 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 62,774 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 56,161 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 49,510 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 41,702 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 35,723 miles

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

front NS and OS axle shere seals slightly leaking

rear silencer box outer skin badly corroded but not causing any leaks

Fail 29 Mar 2014 35,709 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front NS and OS axle shere seals slightly leaking

rear silencer box outer skin badly corroded but not causing any leaks

Pass 13 Apr 2013 30,484 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 25,638 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 24,274 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 20,923 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 17,863 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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3 BER is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 54,260 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 3 BER, 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 20 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 3 BER registered?

3 BER is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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