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BJ56 VXZ

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

48,667 mi
Last recorded48,667 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 VXZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 48,667 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 47,892 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 46,555 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 42,133 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 41,036 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 41,036 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 39,863 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 37,962 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2017 35,671 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 33,121 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front OIL LEAK

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 30,671 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 May 2014 27,886 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 23,220 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 20,260 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 16,991 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 13,553 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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BJ56 VXZ 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 93.8%.

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 BJ56 VXZ, 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

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What year was BJ56 VXZ registered?

BJ56 VXZ is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is BJ56 VXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ56 VXZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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