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AO56 FVH

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,031 mi
Last recorded131,031 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 FVH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 131,031 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 126,411 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rears ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis where trailing arm mounts in front of axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis where trailing arm mounts in front of axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various patches chassis been undersealed

Pass 20 Dec 2023 123,283 miles

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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 5 Dec 2022 119,705 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 119,614 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2021 115,939 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 115,915 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 115,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 115,871 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Offside and nearside (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 115,870 miles

Brake performance not tested poor state of braking system (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture multiple pipes heavily corroded as marked (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached wheel bearing/steering sphere (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached ball joint/ steering sphere (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

aux drive belt cracking and deterioated.

Pass 30 Jul 2019 110,128 miles

light aims too high (adjusted)

play in o/s/f hub bearing

rear tyres worn very close to limit

Pass 1 Aug 2018 100,757 miles

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Fail 1 Aug 2018 100,755 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Pass 5 Aug 2017 87,451 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 87,364 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 77,179 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

oil leak from nearside of front axle

Fail 20 Jul 2016 77,178 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

oil leak from nearside of front axle

Pass 6 Jul 2015 67,805 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 58,862 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 57,384 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,368 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 57,116 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 56,754 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,197 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between the tread

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,170 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 36,015 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil seals on front axle both sides leaking

Pass 30 Sep 2009 22,309 miles

Oil leak

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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AO56 FVH is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 AO56 FVH, 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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AO56 FVH is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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