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A5 CMJ

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,859 mi
Last recorded70,859 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 CMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 70,859 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside of the vehicle undersealed

Pass 27 Mar 2025 69,710 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 68,931 miles

Underside of the vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 May 2023 68,590 miles

side skirts fitted

underbody undersealed

Pass 18 Oct 2022 67,872 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 6 Jan 2021 61,937 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 61,937 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 57,415 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 57,414 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 56,004 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 53,343 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 50,918 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 48,306 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 48,302 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 43,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

front exhaust mounting bracket fractured

Fail 16 Aug 2013 40,800 miles

2 rear tyres becoming cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 40,800 miles

2 rear tyres becoming cracked

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,903 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 13 Aug 2012 36,903 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 19 Aug 2011 33,258 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

both front brake discs corroded

offside front axle swivel joint leaking oil

Fail 19 Aug 2011 33,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs corroded

offside front axle swivel joint leaking oil

Pass 16 Sep 2010 28,737 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 22,413 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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A5 CMJ is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A5 CMJ, 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 A5 CMJ registered?

A5 CMJ is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is A5 CMJ safe to buy?

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