MOT Status
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134,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front four wheel drive vacuum pipes corroded on front axle.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre worn on outer edge. tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr inner sill area of body, near body mounting to chassis corroded not considered excessive when tested. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside offside sill cover loose.
Rear fuel pipes corroded at rear.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Heavy Corrosion Forming NSF & OSF Inner Front Slam Panel/Inner Arch
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear trailing arm rear lower bush is showing signs of unbonding
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear trailing arm rear upper bush is showing signs of unbonding
coolant present at offside lower radiator area
oil level low
Nearside Rear trailing arm rear lower bush is showing signs of unbonding
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear trailing arm rear upper bush is showing signs of unbonding
coolant present at offside lower radiator area
oil level low
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
f/n/s hub leaking
f/n/s hub slight play
Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s/f discs rusty
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY54 VLB is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 FY54 VLB, 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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FY54 VLB is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 October 2004.
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