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DY04 YPM

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

129,886 mi
Last recorded129,886 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 YPM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 129,886 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2025 125,805 miles

Both rear outer side step brackets are damaged and corroded

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective Centre gear box mounting is deteriorated ()

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

Nearside Front axel swivel joint has slight weep of grease

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material which goes across the axel is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

additional lights fitted to front of vehicle not showing red or white

front axel metal breather pipes are broken and insecure

Pass 24 May 2024 121,372 miles

Front axle metal breather pipes broken and insecure

Nearside Front sphere slight leak

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer both rear add on door step brackets corroded

additional lights fitted to front not showing red or white

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 16 May 2024 121,359 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit earth lead loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front axle metal breather pipes broken and insecure

Nearside Front sphere slight leak

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer both rear add on door step brackets corroded

additional lights fitted to front not showing red or white

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 17 May 2023 114,144 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front axle sphere has slight leaking

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front beam pattern just met requirements

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

additional lights fitted to front of vehicle not showing white or red requires further investigation

all brake pipes heavily greased

bracket fitted to front bumper requires further investigation

rear tail pipe missing

Pass 11 May 2022 108,360 miles

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

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

nearside front swivel hub leaking slightly

Fail 11 May 2022 108,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

nearside front swivel hub leaking slightly

Pass 19 May 2021 102,726 miles

nearside front swivel hub leaking slightly

Pass 21 May 2020 96,210 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 88,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 81,316 miles

front brake discs scored play in steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2017 72,169 miles

metal brake and fuel pies undersealed/greased over

Fail 28 Mar 2017 72,169 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

metal brake and fuel pies undersealed/greased over

Pass 12 Apr 2016 65,928 miles

vehicle underside lightly corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2016 65,928 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle underside lightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 62,005 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 59,145 miles

all metal brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Feb 2013 55,517 miles

centre exhaust rubber slightly perished

metal brake pipes have been greased

Fail 1 Feb 2013 55,449 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

centre exhaust rubber slightly perished

metal brake pipes have been greased

Pass 13 Feb 2012 50,531 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 50,479 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 45,928 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 44,855 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 36,534 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,091 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 34,003 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,104 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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DY04 YPM is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 55,220 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 DY04 YPM, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DY04 YPM is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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