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FA53 EEB

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

149,808 mi
Last recorded149,808 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 EEB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 149,808 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

body behind headlights and all of underside corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 18 Dec 2023 144,609 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

body corroded behind both headlights

Pass 14 Dec 2022 136,788 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body corroded behind both headlights

Fail 14 Dec 2022 136,788 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

body corroded behind both headlights

Pass 15 Dec 2021 128,835 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

body corroded behind both headlights

Fail 15 Dec 2021 128,834 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

body corroded behind both headlights

Pass 16 Dec 2020 122,998 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded centre & rear ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 118,272 miles

Offside Front hub swivel joint has excessive oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2018 108,070 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 108,069 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 98,474 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 88,403 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 81,401 miles

tailpipe section deteriorated

Fail 23 Dec 2015 81,401 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high,1.038 (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre-tailpipe flange (7.1.2)

tailpipe section deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2014 79,091 miles

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Fail 29 Dec 2014 79,090 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2013 75,804 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 69,597 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 61,921 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 54,811 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 47,156 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 39,136 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 31,128 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 22,224 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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FA53 EEB is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 FA53 EEB, 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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FA53 EEB is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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