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AO06 VSG

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Maroon Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,513 mi
Last recorded95,513 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 VSG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 95,513 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 95,513 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 89,462 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 89,459 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central body mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Towbar attachment insecure tow ball. (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under body.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 85,935 miles

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

Surface corrosion to underside

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 80,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

damage to front lower bumper

slight corrosion to rear underbody and suspension

Fail 24 Oct 2022 80,428 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective lens damaged (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

damage to front lower bumper

slight corrosion to rear underbody and suspension

Pass 27 Oct 2021 73,622 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both n/s o/s brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

showing signs of surface rust on under side of vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2020 68,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

under side of vehicle body showing signs of surface rust

Pass 17 Oct 2019 60,406 miles

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

Front sub frame & suspension components show signs of corrosion

Rear sub frame & suspension components show signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2018 52,873 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to boot floor / rear lower seat belt mounts & engine bay

Fail 25 Oct 2018 52,873 miles

Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety axle swivel ball seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn O/S/F & N/S/F lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear position lamps & reg plate lamps (4.2.3 (c))

centre exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

surface corrosion to boot floor / rear lower seat belt mounts & engine bay

Fail 17 Oct 2018 52,836 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 68,806 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 3 Oct 2016 43,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 37,685 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 37,681 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center mount x2 (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Jan 2015 33,755 miles

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)

both rear tyres deteriorated

exhaust system corroded and centre hanger bar broken off

nearside front tractor (axle) joint has slight play and axle oil leaking

offside front tyre deteriorated and approx' 3mm tread remaining

Pass 11 Jan 2014 29,372 miles

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

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

offside front and both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Jan 2013 24,401 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 20,295 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2012 20,269 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r brake back plate wet

Pass 13 Jan 2011 16,237 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 14,360 miles

discs have corrosion on surface,minor stonechips in windscreen,

Pass 15 Apr 2009 12,458 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 VSG is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Maroon with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VSG, 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 VSG is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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