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BJ06 ZBT

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,017 mi
Last recorded162,017 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 ZBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 162,017 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 149,485 miles

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

Underbody undersealed

Pass 1 Nov 2021 145,428 miles

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

Offside Rear body mount

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

rear boot floor

sill covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 16 Aug 2021 145,389 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

unable to check outer sills fully plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2020 144,564 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 22 Aug 2019 137,699 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 137,619 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 124,927 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 112,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rusty (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 18 Aug 2017 112,021 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rusty (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 12 Aug 2016 99,109 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

gear box oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2015 84,576 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Internal headlamp adjuster moved to position 0 prior to test.

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 84,576 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Internal headlamp adjuster moved to position 0 prior to test.

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 67,382 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 67,381 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak nearside front hub

Pass 2 Sep 2013 50,745 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2013 50,745 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2012 38,682 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 38,594 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 23,510 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 14,225 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 13,665 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 ZBT is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZBT, 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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BJ06 ZBT is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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