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FY54 VZE

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

89,649 mi
Last recorded89,649 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 VZE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 89,649 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 85,537 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective

front axle breather vacuum pipes corroded

Fail 8 May 2025 85,537 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective

front axle breather vacuum pipes corroded

Pass 28 May 2024 77,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Slightly oil leak from steering rack

Fail 23 May 2024 76,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle lover swivel bearing have excessive play (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Slightly oil leak from steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2023 70,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Slight play in nearside front swivel joint

Pass 7 Mar 2022 65,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight play lower swivel housing bearing

axle breather pipes offside front corroded detached

side sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

slight oil leak nearside front swivel housing oil seal

surface corrosion nearside and offside inner sills

Fail 25 Feb 2022 65,308 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges abs wire insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower slight play lower swivel housing bearing

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

axle breather pipes offside front corroded detached

side sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

slight oil leak nearside front swivel housing oil seal

surface corrosion nearside and offside inner sills

Nearside Rear brake back plate excessively corroded

Offside Rear brake back plate excessively corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2021 62,818 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion to all of chassis and underside floor

Pass 21 Feb 2020 60,308 miles

side sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

slight leak of oil from nearside front axle swivel housing rear oil seal

slight surface corrosion to main chassis members

Fail 15 Feb 2020 60,262 miles

Emissions not tested major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

side sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

slight leak of oil from nearside front axle swivel housing rear oil seal

slight surface corrosion to main chassis members

Pass 8 Feb 2019 57,321 miles

slight seepage of grease nearside front swivel housing oil seal

Pass 20 Feb 2018 54,628 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 54,628 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under body (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,375 miles

Brake pipe to o/s rear flexy corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2016 50,128 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 50,128 miles

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

Brake pipe to o/s rear flexy corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2015 46,732 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 46,729 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to centre pipe blowing at flange/joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front catalyst pipe to manifold cracked/pinholed.

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 42,785 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s front brake pads worn thinner than o/s pads

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 16 Sep 2013 38,298 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,030 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,568 miles

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Fail 16 Sep 2010 25,022 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear exhaust silencer outer covering corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 25,022 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer covering corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,726 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 20,726 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 15,765 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 10,930 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 VZE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 VZE, 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 VZE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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