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AF06 VHX

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

146,142 mi
Last recorded146,142 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 VHX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 146,142 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 132,530 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounts both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 132,530 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/70-15. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounts both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 117,873 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 117,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 100,666 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2020 100,246 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2019 85,092 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 76,207 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 75,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill repair poor quality (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,521 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 75,521 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 69,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens crazed. (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Apr 2017 69,324 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel joint. (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel joint. (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens crazed. (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2016 61,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens cracked (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2014 46,352 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 46,352 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 39,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 39,044 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 36,670 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 36,670 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 32,372 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 28,034 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 25,374 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 18,895 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 VHX is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VHX, 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 AF06 VHX registered?

AF06 VHX is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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