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AO06 HWP

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

116,584 mi
Last recorded116,584 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 HWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 116,584 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 116,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear underside covered in underseal.

Pass 16 Oct 2024 109,862 miles

Rear REAR OF VEHICLE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 15 Oct 2024 109,858 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear REAR OF VEHICLE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 1 Nov 2023 106,023 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 105,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp has cracking on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear body mountings holed with corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2021 104,034 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

catalyst brick broken up in exhaust

Pass 12 Nov 2020 99,331 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 99,325 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 98,752 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 92,659 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 92,658 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 88,999 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 88,613 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both slight cracking (1.7.5a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 88,611 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both slight cracking (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 83,866 miles

Headlights are deteriorated

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2016 78,153 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 78,153 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,804 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,343 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 54,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal has reserve travel

Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,598 miles

exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,450 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,774 miles

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

front chassis starting to corrode slightly in places

offside front,nearside rear,and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,828 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

nearside front tyre bold on outer edge ( stepped tread type pattern)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,127 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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AO06 HWP is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc 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 AO06 HWP, 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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AO06 HWP is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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