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ARA 17L

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,117 mi
Last recorded46,117 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARA 17L
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 46,117 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 43,301 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 42,495 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 40,869 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 40,577 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 40,492 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 40,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 40,053 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking grease

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,471 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 38,471 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 36,962 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 36,173 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 35,055 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 34,098 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,419 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,255 miles

advise n/s/f axle swivel joint has slight leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,949 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 24,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 21,068 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 16,603 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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ARA 17L is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ARA 17L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARA 17L registered?

ARA 17L is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 February 2006.

Is ARA 17L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARA 17L shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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