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BJ56 VYC

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,598 mi
Last recorded74,598 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 VYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 74,598 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 74,584 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 71,622 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 71,622 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn play in top and bottom bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision seat belt is not secured at its bottom fixing (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cross member corroded around anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 68,328 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 68,313 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 65,688 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 63,432 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 63,422 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 57,918 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 57,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 57,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front hub oil seals slight leak pass and advise

Pass 6 Nov 2017 51,185 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 46,704 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 46,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Both front swivel joint hub oil seals leaking

Pass 29 Oct 2015 39,275 miles

both front swivel hubs starting to corrode pass and advise

Fail 27 Oct 2015 39,275 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both front swivel hubs starting to corrode pass and advise

heat shield insecure pass and advise

Pass 7 Nov 2014 37,283 miles

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

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Rear silencer is starting to deteriate

Pass 30 Oct 2013 33,451 miles

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer is starting to deteriate

Pass 6 Nov 2012 29,866 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 26,604 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 26,560 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside front swivel hub is leaking oil

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 23,348 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 17,817 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 VYC is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BJ56 VYC, 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 BJ56 VYC registered?

BJ56 VYC is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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