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A11 RTR

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

75,259 mi
Last recorded75,259 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 RTR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 75,259 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch behind headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test NSR + OSR seats ()

both front king pin hub seals slight seepage

both front wheel bearing/king bearing slight play

whole underside corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2025 75,259 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner front arch/wing behind headlamp (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch behind headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test NSR + OSR seats ()

both front king pin hub seals slight seepage

both front wheel bearing/king bearing slight play

whole underside corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 73,604 miles

Front hub seals slight leak

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front swival joints slight play

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 Sep 2024 73,602 miles

Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury number plate bolts (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front hub seals slight leak

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front swival joints slight play

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Dec 2023 72,610 miles

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

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

Offside Front lower swivel joint bearing slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing cant be checked due to excessive brake binding

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust casing corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 71,769 miles

Nearside Front headlight area inside bonnet corroded

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front headlight area inside bonnet corroded

Offside Front steering hub pitted

Offside Front steering hub slight play in top/bottom swival joints

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust silencer box outer sleeve corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2023 71,767 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight area inside bonnet corroded

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front headlight area inside bonnet corroded

Offside Front steering hub pitted

Offside Front steering hub slight play in top/bottom swival joints

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer box outer sleeve corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 69,674 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively ratchet worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

rear seating folded down at time of testing- unable to test rear seatbelts

rear silencer outer skin corroded

service brake performance/efficiency low

stonechip to windscreen -nearside area

Fail 13 Sep 2022 69,669 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear section of inner wheelarch / body mounting area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively ratchet worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

rear seating folded down at time of testing- unable to test rear seatbelts

rear silencer outer skin corroded

service brake performance/efficiency low

stonechip to windscreen -nearside area

Pass 15 Sep 2021 67,961 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 67,961 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 66,209 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 64,117 miles

Rear silencer box outer skin rusted not blowing

Pass 17 Oct 2018 59,267 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front hub ball pitted

Rear exhaust silencer box rusted but not blowing

both front hub seals slightly leaking

front four wheel drive pipes rusted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 54,302 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 52,711 miles

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

Nearside front swivel joint corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 46,840 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 40,191 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 34,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 34,299 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 31,868 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 30,343 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 28,402 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 23,606 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 23,415 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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A11 RTR is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 A11 RTR, 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 A11 RTR registered?

A11 RTR is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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