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AO56 VOA

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,716 mi
Last recorded172,716 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 VOA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 172,716 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 167,949 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 159,851 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 159,851 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 151,738 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

front crash bar corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2021 140,759 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 128,100 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 115,051 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 115,000 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wheel catches front wheel arch lining when on lock.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 101,035 miles

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 100,988 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 89,810 miles

both front hubs starting to leak oil

slight play in both front anti-roll bar bushes

slight play offside front hub

Pass 21 Jan 2016 77,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 21 Jan 2016 77,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads wearing thin

registration plate dirty front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 64,302 miles

20% left on front pads

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front discs slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2015 63,935 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

20% left on front pads

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,001 miles

n/s/r hand brake has lower reading than o/s

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

slight oil leak from o/s/f hub oil seal

slight play in o/s/f hub

Fail 14 Jan 2014 52,866 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 18 Jan 2013 44,409 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 44,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre down on pressure in poor condition possible punture

Pass 14 Jan 2012 35,431 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 25,088 miles

noise from rear wheels suspect diff possible wheel bearings recomend investigation.

Pass 30 Jan 2010 15,907 miles

rear differential noisy

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 VOA is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AO56 VOA, 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 VOA is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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