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BG06 FLZ

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,211 mi
Last recorded122,211 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 FLZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 122,211 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 122,207 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 116,043 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 116,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 107,840 miles

Dif breather pipes corroded to excess(front)

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

Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam 4x4 knuckle joint (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 107,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Dif breather pipes corroded to excess(front)

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

Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam 4x4 knuckle joint (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 102,766 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 102,766 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 99,538 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 99,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid contaminated by fluid leak (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Across front axle (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle Excessive fluid leak (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front Bumper Damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jul 2020 94,231 miles

Front bumper damage

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front and offside corrosion to outer rigger

Nearside Front slight leak swivle joint

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

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

Offside Front swivle joint slight leak

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

oil dip stick tight in tube

Fail 21 Jul 2020 94,231 miles

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

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

Front bumper damage

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front and offside corrosion to outer rigger

Nearside Front slight leak swivle joint

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

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

Offside Front swivle joint slight leak

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

oil dip stick tight in tube

Pass 23 Jul 2019 87,627 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub housing seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2nd body mount area,holed less than 25 mm,would recommend repairing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 87,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2nd body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub housing seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2nd body mount area,holed less than 25 mm,would recommend repairing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 77,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside,would recommend replacing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3 mm,would recommend replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 3 rd body mount area,inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 65,486 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 52,337 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 39,152 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 38,195 miles

Oil leak

general rusting on underside of vehicle/exhaust mounting brackets rusting/suspension pipes rusting

Fail 29 May 2014 38,182 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/exhaust mounting brackets rusting/suspension pipes rusting

Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,895 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,541 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,263 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2010 14,723 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 7,148 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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BG06 FLZ is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Red 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 BG06 FLZ, 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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BG06 FLZ is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 May 2006.

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