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BV56 VZW

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,014 mi
Last recorded103,014 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 VZW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 103,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 102,647 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 102,324 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 98,954 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 87,051 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 77,949 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 71,165 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 70,378 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 69,549 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 67,823 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 65,750 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

boot floor rusty,

tempory repair made to center exhaust mount

Fail 3 Jul 2014 65,678 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

boot floor rusty,

Pass 11 Jul 2013 63,041 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 57,884 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 57,884 miles

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

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

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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2011 49,928 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 49,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 42,395 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 42,222 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 32,471 miles

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

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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BV56 VZW is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV56 VZW, 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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BV56 VZW is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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