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Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Spare tyre defective
front axle breather vacuum pipes corroded
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
slight seepage of grease nearside front swivel housing oil seal
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)
Brake pipe to o/s rear flexy corroding
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe to o/s rear flexy corroding
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.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
n/s front brake pads worn thinner than o/s pads
rear exhaust section deteriorating
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
rear exhaust section deteriorating
rear exhaust section deteriorating
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.
rear exhaust silencer outer covering corroded.
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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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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