2006 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · CU06 YUG

The Suzuki Jimny currently holds a failed MOT status from the 13 April 2026 test at 101,771 miles, with no defects recorded against that failure. The maintenance trend is difficult to classify as stable, worsening, or improving because every test entry shows a pass or fail with no advisories or defects logged. The most recent failure three months ago leaves the vehicle unroadworthy until the presenting cause is corrected and documented. Recorded mileage sits at 101,771 against a 2006 build, averaging roughly 5,089 miles per year. The odometer moved only 3,861 miles between the April 2024 pass at 97,913 and the April 2026 failure at 101,771, confirming very light use for a 20-year-old 4x4. Low annual coverage paired with repeated fail-then-pass cycles in spring 2024 and spring 2025 suggests the vehicle stood idle over winter and was presented for test without pre-check preparation. The DVSA log shows four failures and two passes across the last three years, yet none list defects or advisories. A fail with no recorded defect typically points to a documentation error, expired certificate, or presenter withdrawal rather than a hard mechanical fault. The buyer should still inspect structural corrosion on chassis members and suspension bushes, as Jimnys of this age commonly suffer rust at outriggers and trailing arm mounts. Verify the April 2026 failure reason directly with the testing station before purchase. Check brake discs, calipers, and exhaust emissions in person given the vehicle's age and intermittent use. Confirm tyres, wiper blades, and fluid condition, as standing periods degrade rubber and seals even when mileage stays low.