2006 Suzuki Jimny · 5,812 MOT tests
2006 Suzuki Jimny reliability
2006 Suzuki Jimnys fail 39.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 22 Jimny years (5,812 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- 39.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 79,169
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,812
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 5.6% of tests fail here (168% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Suzuki Jimny
Fail rate by area
- Body, chassis and structure14.6%
- Brakes12.6%
- Suspension12.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks11.6%
- Lights and electrics11.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.1%
- Seat belts and airbags5.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Seat belt anchor area weakened 4.35%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.77%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Chassis corroded near body mounting 3.7%
Corrosion at a body mounting can weaken the chassis where it attaches, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 3.66%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.51%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.96%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (17.41%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.3%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.76%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (5.57%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.37%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Jimny year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny reliable?
2006 Suzuki Jimnys fail 39.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 22 Jimny years (5,812 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Suzuki Jimny MOT?
Most often seat belt anchor area weakened (4.35% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (3.77% of tests), chassis corroded near body mounting (3.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Suzuki Jimny have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Suzuki Jimny shows 79,169 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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