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BN56 MPV

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,839 mi
Last recorded142,839 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 MPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 142,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 142,839 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))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 140,557 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 140,557 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 135,328 miles

Corrosion to underneath.

Headlamp glasses deteriorated, beam patterns poor.

n/s/f swivel housing leaking slightly.

Fail 14 Feb 2024 135,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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))

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

Corrosion to underneath.

Headlamp glasses deteriorated, beam patterns poor.

n/s/f swivel housing leaking slightly.

Pass 1 Nov 2022 129,014 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 121,985 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

play in front hub bearings

Fail 3 Nov 2021 121,968 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

play in front hub bearings

Pass 1 Oct 2020 113,709 miles

o/s front brake pads

play in front wheel hubs

Pass 2 Oct 2019 103,234 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 1 Oct 2019 103,233 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 93,593 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2016 91,565 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,846 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 58,799 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 58,795 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 52,747 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 44,925 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 38,189 miles

CORROSION ON FRONT INNER BRAKE DISC

Pass 13 Oct 2010 30,930 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 22,006 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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BN56 MPV 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 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 BN56 MPV, 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 BN56 MPV registered?

BN56 MPV is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is BN56 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 MPV 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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