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BL06 EBV

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,970 mi
Last recorded140,970 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 EBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 140,970 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion under bonnet by headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion under bonnet by headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 140,970 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion under bonnet by headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion under bonnet by headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 137,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 137,740 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 136,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 125,135 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 125,128 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 109,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 103,306 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 99,430 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 99,430 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 95,435 miles

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

front wipers slight smear

Pass 14 Jun 2017 89,871 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 86,055 miles

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

Nearside Front inner hub seal leaking oil

Nearside Rear metal object in tyre tread

Nearside Rear tyre perished slightly

Offside Rear tyre perished slightly

Rear exhaust box section corroded

oil leak from transmission area

Pass 12 Jun 2015 83,345 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

oil residue noted on underside of vehicle

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 80,610 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Slight play in both nearside front swivel joints

Fail 20 Jun 2014 80,610 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Slight play in both nearside front swivel joints

Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,908 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,953 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,526 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 22,411 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 12,075 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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BL06 EBV is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BL06 EBV, 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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BL06 EBV is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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