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BV56 XJK

2006 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,495 mi
Last recorded113,495 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Jimny54,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 XJK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 113,495 miles

Both front tyre treads uneven wear

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

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal leak

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 113,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both front tyre treads uneven wear

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

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal leak

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 107,095 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 105,777 miles

exhaust knocking on tow bar

Nearside Front swivel joint has slight play

Fail 25 Mar 2019 105,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front swivel joint has slight play

exhaust knocking on tow bar

Pass 12 Mar 2018 105,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 103,995 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 103,992 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 94,268 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 85,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 82,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion on inner sills

oil leaking from rear of the nearside front hub

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in nearside front hub top and bottom

Fail 5 Sep 2015 82,645 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion on inner sills

oil leaking from rear of the nearside front hub

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 73,323 miles

all four tyres starting to age crack

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

both front wiper blades torn at edges

front brake discs scored

gearbox has oil leak

n/s front tyre on 2.5mm wear bars

Pass 10 Sep 2013 63,927 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 54,464 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 54,464 miles

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

oil leak from hub seal o/s/front

Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,076 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

gear oil leak

noise from rear drivetrain when the wheels are spun

Fail 2 Sep 2011 45,076 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

gear oil leak

noise from rear drivetrain when the wheels are spun

Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,924 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,950 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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BV56 XJK is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BV56 XJK, 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 BV56 XJK registered?

BV56 XJK is a 2006 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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