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BJ06 CPN

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,285 mi
Last recorded75,285 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 CPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 75,285 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 75,285 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 70,635 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 60,806 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 16 May 2023 60,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres perished

front discs and pads have got very hot by the colour of them

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 12 May 2022 55,514 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 50,623 miles

N/S/F axle outer oil seal leaking slightly.

Fail 12 Mar 2019 50,621 miles

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

N/S/F axle outer oil seal leaking slightly.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 45,098 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 44,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake pads are worn close to the minimum required thickness.

Front metal brake pipes are corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,235 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 36,891 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air freshner hanging from rear view mirror removed from drivers view before test

Fail 13 Mar 2014 36,891 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air freshner hanging from rear view mirror removed from drivers view before test

Pass 14 Mar 2013 29,588 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,455 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 25,455 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,137 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 18,220 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 11,872 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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BJ06 CPN is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BJ06 CPN, 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 BJ06 CPN registered?

BJ06 CPN is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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