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AF06 VHR

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,231 mi
Last recorded76,231 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 VHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 76,231 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 76,204 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 72,448 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2024 72,306 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 71,519 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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 Central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 69,275 miles

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 66,931 miles

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 62,759 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area close to body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill in 2 places corroded chalked up (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Oct 2020 62,757 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded near front and side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill near body mount chalked up (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both brake pipes along axle to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area close to body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill in 2 places corroded chalked up (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jul 2019 60,250 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 55,256 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 55,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 50,626 miles

corrosion to steering and suspension

engine light on

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring view

rear seats missing at time of test

under body corroison

Pass 5 Jul 2016 46,539 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres badly cracking 205/70.15

Fail 1 Jul 2016 46,538 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front hub seal badly leaking

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres badly cracking 205/70.15

Pass 18 Jun 2015 41,475 miles

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

tyres cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2014 38,287 miles

all tyres worn and showing signs of age

brake pipe corrision

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear exhaut mount missing but supported

Fail 4 Jul 2014 38,287 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

all tyres worn and showing signs of age

brake pipe corrision

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear exhaut mount missing but supported

Pass 1 Jul 2013 32,117 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres perished in treads.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,503 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

silencer cover deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2011 22,437 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 22,437 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 16,598 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 12,693 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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AF06 VHR is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF06 VHR, 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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AF06 VHR is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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