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AV56 WVM

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

28,612 mi
Last recorded28,612 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 WVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 28,612 miles

Nearside Front Outer axle ball seal seeping

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

aux belt cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2025 25,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear outer edge & perishing between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to perish between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

power steering belt cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2023 22,429 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin rusting

Pass 11 Jan 2023 18,924 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

Fail 28 Dec 2022 18,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 13 Dec 2021 12,204 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 11,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underneath vehicle brake pipes have been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slight corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 11,199 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 9,849 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 9,412 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 8,842 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 8,284 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 7,807 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 6,960 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 6,013 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 6,013 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Dec 2011 4,805 miles

covers over sills preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2010 4,073 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 3,083 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 WVM is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 WVM, 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 WVM registered?

AV56 WVM is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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