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AK56 YRW

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,775 mi
Last recorded139,775 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 YRW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 139,775 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight play o/s/f swivel housing lower pin/bearing

Fail 17 Feb 2024 139,634 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 131,993 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside, in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 131,981 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested excess corrosion on brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on offside of front axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on offside of front axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside, in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 125,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 125,225 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 117,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded in multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 117,449 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swivel joint seal leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired swivel joints top and bottom (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded in multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 111,012 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 104,517 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 104,517 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 94,134 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 94,134 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 82,075 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 82,075 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 74,122 miles

slight movement in n/s/f spear suspension unit

Pass 9 Aug 2014 72,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2013 68,544 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,711 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 63,582 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 63,581 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 44,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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AK56 YRW is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AK56 YRW, 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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AK56 YRW is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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