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AY56 WZH

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,004 mi
Last recorded78,004 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 WZH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 78,004 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front the middle joint, { corroded } (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension arm front mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension arm front mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 76,126 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel piviot leaking grease/oil, not excessive

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 74,155 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 72,278 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 69,447 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 69,447 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 67,273 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 66,304 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 64,229 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 64,229 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 57,768 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 57,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 51,344 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust section starting to deteriorate.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,516 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,850 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play and has a leak (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 31,097 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

center exhaust support bracket broken away from pipework

Pass 2 Sep 2014 31,097 miles

center exhaust support bracket broken away from pipework

Pass 6 Aug 2013 24,936 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 21,701 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 18,048 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 14,624 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 10,751 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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AY56 WZH is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY56 WZH, 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 AY56 WZH registered?

AY56 WZH is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AY56 WZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY56 WZH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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