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BK06 MVM

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,956 mi
Last recorded98,956 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 MVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 98,956 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 94,175 miles

underside of vehicle covered in wax oil

Pass 28 Jun 2024 90,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 85,869 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel rusty

Offside Front swivel rusty

Fail 7 Jun 2023 85,869 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front swivel rusty

Offside Front swivel rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2022 80,904 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 80,904 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 76,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 66,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 61,861 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 61,861 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired both (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2017 58,120 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2016 51,494 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 44,669 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 41,771 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 38,085 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 30,973 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,973 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 24,698 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 18,296 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 12,973 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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BK06 MVM is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BK06 MVM, 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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BK06 MVM is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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