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BSS 118M

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

79,380 mi
Last recorded79,380 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSS 118M
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 79,380 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 79,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 tyrea (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 77,163 miles

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

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded but not inscure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded but not inscure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Fail 9 Oct 2024 77,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded but not inscure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded but not inscure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2023 74,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 71,304 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Oct 2021 68,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 68,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 66,606 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 63,713 miles

Central Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 59,846 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats removed ()

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 59,846 miles

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

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

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats removed ()

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 56,028 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded but not leaking (7.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 52,629 miles

Offside Front swivel housing leaking

Fail 12 Oct 2016 52,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front swivel housing leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2015 49,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 49,365 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front swivel housing seal leaking to extent that its leaking on tyre and down brake disc cover

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 46,116 miles

Alternater belt noisy

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside front swivel seal weaping

Fail 16 Oct 2014 46,116 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Alternater belt noisy

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside front swivel seal weaping

Pass 22 Oct 2013 42,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 37,185 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 36,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 32,258 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 25,256 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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BSS 118M is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BSS 118M, 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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BSS 118M is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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