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PJ06 AJU

2006 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,118 mi
Last recorded119,118 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Vitara70,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 AJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 119,118 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 111,367 miles

Front both body mount bracket cracked

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 108,980 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 103,842 miles

Corrosion on the underside and suspension in various places

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 97,390 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 12 Nov 2020 97,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 8 Nov 2019 90,556 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer shoulder area is scrubbing

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 6 Nov 2019 90,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre outer shoulder area is scrubbing

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 Nov 2018 84,345 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 77,859 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 70,697 miles

Headlamps are deteriorating

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer shoulder / tread area

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer shoulder / tread area

Rear access door outer handle broken / damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2016 70,694 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

A hanger bracket broken off the rear silencer

Headlamps are deteriorating

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer shoulder / tread area

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer shoulder / tread area

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear access door outer handle broken / damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2015 64,036 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop links, rubber bushes are perishing/cracking

The front brake pads are wearing thin

Windscreen washers are only just meeting the requirements

Pass 18 Dec 2014 58,913 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 53,477 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 45,317 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 38,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

the exhaust system is rusty in places

there is slight play in the offside rack end

Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,286 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 26,367 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,893 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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PJ06 AJU is a 2006 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 70,371 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ06 AJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PJ06 AJU is a 2006 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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