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AY56 YFE

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,672 mi
Last recorded46,672 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 YFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 46,672 miles

Inner sills have surface corrosion/sill covers are fitted

Rear Exhaust box is slightly corroded/deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2025 45,727 miles

Inner Sills are slightly corroded and sill covers are fitted

Rear Exhaust box is slightly corroded/deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2025 45,727 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Metal mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Inner Sills are slightly corroded and sill covers are fitted

Rear Exhaust box is slightly corroded/deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2024 43,962 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2024 43,962 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2023 41,651 miles

Inner Offside and Nearside sills are slightly corroded, outer sill covers fitted

Rear Exhaust is slightly deteriorated/corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 41,118 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 40,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 37,799 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 37,799 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 35,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush deteriorated (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 34,614 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 33,816 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 32,537 miles

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

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

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

battery unserviceable

both rear tyres badly cracked/split/9 years old

offside front brake binding

Pass 29 Apr 2015 32,537 miles

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

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

battery unserviceable

both rear tyres badly cracked/split/9 years old

offside front brake binding

Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,247 miles

All 4 tyres splitting

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Oct 2012 30,279 miles

All 4 Tyres have hairline cracks

Fail 2 Oct 2012 30,279 miles

All 4 Tyres have hairline cracks

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 23,776 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 23,553 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 May 2010 12,293 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 10,849 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 YFE is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AY56 YFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY56 YFE?

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What year was AY56 YFE registered?

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

Is AY56 YFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY56 YFE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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