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AO56 VPA

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,016 mi
Last recorded83,016 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 VPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 83,016 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 80,819 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 59,653 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2023 71,690 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 71,690 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 62,174 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 62,017 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount on the chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 62,017 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount on the chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 58,393 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 57,628 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 54,245 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 51,593 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEAR STEERING BOX (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear 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 8 Nov 2017 49,453 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 49,451 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 47,579 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 45,768 miles

rearbox deteriated

Pass 27 Nov 2014 43,950 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 39,010 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 32,733 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 32,727 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 29,101 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 24,684 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 20,017 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 VPA is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VPA, 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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What year was AO56 VPA registered?

AO56 VPA is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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The MOT history for AO56 VPA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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