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BL06 VXV

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,735 mi
Last recorded91,735 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 VXV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2026 91,735 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 88,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake back plate (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 84,719 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 84,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 83,793 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 80,619 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 73,336 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 69,825 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 62,039 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 54,571 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 54,558 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 48,178 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 42,963 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 36,033 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 29,614 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 25,231 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 25,231 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside and offside front swivel joint seals leaking grease

Offside front and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 May 2011 20,923 miles

offside rear braking effort low, advise closer inspection of rear brakes.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 20,923 miles

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

offside rear braking effort low, advise closer inspection of rear brakes.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 16,224 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 14,667 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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 VXV 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 BL06 VXV, 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 VXV is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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