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BU06 YVW

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

70,863 mi
Last recorded70,863 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 YVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 70,863 miles

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

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2024 69,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

body corroded

both front shocks corroded

both rear shocks corroded

chassis corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2024 69,464 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

body corroded

both front shocks corroded

both rear shocks corroded

chassis corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2023 68,238 miles

Gearbox mounting defective transfer box ()

Fail 14 Apr 2023 68,238 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle 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 corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective transfer box ()

Pass 12 Apr 2022 66,433 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Front swivel joint has slight leak

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear suspension components corroded

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 65,541 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel joint has a slight leak

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 64,772 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front swivel joint slightly leaking

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 63,181 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front x2 shocks corroded

Nearside Front swivel joint leak

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint leak

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside fuel pipe corroded

Rear x2 shocks corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2019 63,156 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 side to side (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front x2 shocks corroded

Nearside Front swivel joint leak

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint leak

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside fuel pipe corroded

Rear x2 shocks corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 60,615 miles

Nearside Front axle oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2018 60,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front axle oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 58,088 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 58,088 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 55,298 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 55,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,433 miles

oil leak on front axle swivel n/s/f

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 13 May 2014 46,798 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 43,185 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 43,182 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear seatbelts could not be tested due to objects in rear

Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,242 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,837 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 30,496 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 30,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 21,578 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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BU06 YVW is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BU06 YVW, 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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BU06 YVW is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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