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AY02 DON

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,424 mi
Last recorded101,424 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 DON
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 101,424 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 101,424 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle part of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 98,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rusty and covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 98,286 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

underside covered in underseal

Pass 8 Dec 2022 95,951 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 24 Nov 2021 93,537 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 93,534 miles

Position lamp not working front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail by suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 92,227 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 92,227 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 90,670 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 89,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 88,390 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 85,255 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 84,029 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 78,369 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 78,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 67,137 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 67,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 57,420 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 57,420 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2011 48,604 miles

slight play in offside front hub pivot bearings

Pass 24 May 2010 39,947 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 39,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,455 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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AY02 DON is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AY02 DON, 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 AY02 DON registered?

AY02 DON is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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