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C3 MHE

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,709 mi
Last recorded98,709 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 MHE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 98,709 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 86,232 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 73,745 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 59,768 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 47,933 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 37,463 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 37,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 35,258 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small Cracks Around All 4 Outer Walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 32,104 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 27,746 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 27,746 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 23,511 miles

Advise rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2015 19,032 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 19,032 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 15,090 miles

rear lights have a slight earth fault

Pass 20 Nov 2013 11,059 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 7,341 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 5,487 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 3,913 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 2,940 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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C3 MHE is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C3 MHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C3 MHE registered?

C3 MHE is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is C3 MHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 MHE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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