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AV56 VVA

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,350 mi
Last recorded44,350 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 VVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 44,350 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 43,084 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box and middle exhaust insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box and bracket corraded

Rear washers not working

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock buses worn and corraded (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sil corraded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre edges perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 43,081 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 43,081 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 40,769 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 39,548 miles

Both front swivel hub seal leaking

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2018 39,546 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front swivel hub seal leaking

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 37,432 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 31,954 miles

Centre rear box section exhaust corroded with in limite

Fail 4 Nov 2015 31,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Centre rear box section exhaust corroded with in limite

Pass 11 Nov 2014 23,247 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded within the limit.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 21,927 miles

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

both front discs corroded on inner faces

off side front sivel hub seal leaking oil slightly

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2012 20,888 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)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 20,260 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 18,278 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 17,005 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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AV56 VVA is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV56 VVA, 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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AV56 VVA is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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