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AV56 FPO

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,826 mi
Last recorded69,826 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 FPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 69,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 68,680 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2023 66,874 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 64,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 62,429 miles

Central exhaust join has a bolt missing but exhaust not blowing

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

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

front and rear suspension bushes starting to show signs of ageing/perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2020 60,332 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 57,172 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 53,449 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 60,352 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 46,657 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 43,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Jul 2015 43,113 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jul 2014 38,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jul 2013 35,936 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 35,936 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 34,522 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 34,522 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 33,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Jun 2010 32,154 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 30,902 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 30,902 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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AV56 FPO is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AV56 FPO, 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 AV56 FPO registered?

AV56 FPO is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is AV56 FPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 FPO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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