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AO56 LPV

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

52,376 mi
Last recorded52,376 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 LPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 52,376 miles

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

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

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

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

Slight leak on nearside front hub seal.

n/s/f and o/s/f outriggers corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2024 50,878 miles

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

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

rear suspension rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2023 49,311 miles

Rear silencer heavily corroded.

Slight blow on front exhaust

Pass 4 Oct 2022 46,921 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 44,368 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 42,685 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 42,683 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

All four tyres badly perished.

Pass 4 Oct 2019 40,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 36,999 miles

both front brake discs are slightly rusty on edges

both rear tyres are slightly perished

o/s/f hub has slight play on both swivels

rear exhaust box is rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2017 34,436 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 31,346 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 29,008 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 26,383 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 24,012 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 17,662 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 16,968 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 15,843 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 15,184 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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AO56 LPV is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO56 LPV registered?

AO56 LPV is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is AO56 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 LPV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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