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AP06 FGJ

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,323 mi
Last recorded145,323 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 FGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 145,323 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 144,758 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 144,758 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 144,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation appears oil leak through drum (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated sphere (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated sphere (6.1.7 (d) (i))

both front inner wig tops corroding at front

main beam incorporates full roof lamp

Pass 7 Nov 2022 144,253 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 144,251 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative lamps operating in opposite directions. (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively dragging across screen, smearing. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 143,881 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 142,995 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 17 Feb 2020 142,987 miles

Nearside Front 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 passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 129,264 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 129,264 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play top and bottom bearing also bad oil leak on axle due to play in bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 114,957 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 114,957 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 108,992 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 108,877 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 105,574 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 105,572 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)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 101,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 101,273 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 93,723 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken at front

Fail 28 Jan 2014 93,722 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken at front

rear wiper torn at edges

Pass 31 Jan 2013 84,538 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 66,542 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 44,365 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 20,380 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 18,959 miles

dampness of brake fluid around servo/master cylinder

front discs starting to rust

oil leak on gearbox

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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AP06 FGJ is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AP06 FGJ, 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 AP06 FGJ registered?

AP06 FGJ is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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