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BV06 TYK

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,139 mi
Last recorded83,139 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 TYK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 83,139 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Axle swivel joint hub both sides play

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under side cover in mud

Pass 12 May 2025 75,396 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis box near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 73,701 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 73,695 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges still just legal (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 71,559 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 71,559 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 71,299 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 71,293 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2022 69,812 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 68,303 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 67,650 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 64,863 miles

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 60,134 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 55,153 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,564 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 50,564 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 46,140 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 41,103 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 36,535 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 32,267 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,267 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,635 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 23,105 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 17,740 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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BV06 TYK is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BV06 TYK, 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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What year was BV06 TYK registered?

BV06 TYK is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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