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BK56 JVX

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,634 mi
Last recorded81,634 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 JVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 81,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 80,088 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 80,088 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2023 78,749 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 77,795 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 77,034 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 76,487 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 76,487 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 76,385 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 75,273 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 75,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 73,429 miles

Rear seat belts have not been tested

Pass 22 Jul 2016 71,688 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 67,006 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

underside corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,006 miles

underside corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2014 59,575 miles

centre stop not working

Pass 27 Jul 2013 52,199 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 41,668 miles

centre stop not working

offside front wiper starting to split

Fail 2 Aug 2012 41,668 miles

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

centre stop not working

offside front wiper starting to split

Pass 11 Aug 2011 32,968 miles

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

both rear tyre treads starting to seperate

Pass 5 Oct 2010 30,631 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 30,628 miles

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

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

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

oil loss o/s/f joint

Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,989 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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BK56 JVX is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BK56 JVX, 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 BK56 JVX registered?

BK56 JVX is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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The MOT history for BK56 JVX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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