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BJ06 KZW

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,088 mi
Last recorded65,088 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 KZW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 65,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both king pins have slight play

Offside Rear inner sill holed. not 30cm of ant suspension or mounts

suspension units corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2025 60,031 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside slightly corroded , including suspension components and suspension vacuum pipes

Fail 22 May 2025 59,998 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play hub seal leaking oil (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play hub seal leaking oil (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various vaccum pipes very rusty

Pass 24 May 2024 58,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front axle joint slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 58,236 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front axle joint slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 51,444 miles

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight play in front axle swivel joints - both sides

various areas of corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2021 49,270 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 49,268 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S INNER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 47,812 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 47,808 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe rear section holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 45,447 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 43,087 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 40,931 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 38,634 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 36,502 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,477 miles

n/s front tyre on legal limit

Pass 17 Apr 2013 32,415 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 32,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 29,675 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 27,347 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 24,354 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 22,724 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 21,347 miles

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

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 KZW is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BJ06 KZW, 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 KZW registered?

BJ06 KZW is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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