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BJ06 LAO

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,471 mi
Last recorded112,471 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 112,471 miles

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

Offside Front swivel hub leaking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 104,840 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 101,026 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 97,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 92,690 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both sides front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

steering components corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2021 89,024 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 88,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all front differential vacuum pipes corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2020 88,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all front differential vacuum pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2019 86,377 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 86,377 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 82,683 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 72,779 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 64,691 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 57,711 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 47,701 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 41,334 miles

Exhaust back box slightly deterioated

Front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s front wiper blade torn

Fail 8 Jun 2011 38,340 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 38,340 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 34,309 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 28,675 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 LAO is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Silver 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 BJ06 LAO, 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 LAO registered?

BJ06 LAO is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 June 2006.

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