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FY54 RCV

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,085 mi
Last recorded94,085 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 RCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 94,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate

Fail 4 Feb 2021 94,085 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate

Pass 21 Nov 2019 93,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 93,028 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 93,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded steel section of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre uneven wear

Pass 1 Mar 2018 90,752 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 86,033 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 77,742 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,394 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,239 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,228 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 39,801 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,765 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,404 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 20,907 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 12,491 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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FY54 RCV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY54 RCV, 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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What year was FY54 RCV registered?

FY54 RCV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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