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SY54 OSV

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,481 mi
Last recorded119,481 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 OSV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 119,481 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chassis and body mountains heavily under sealed

Fail 8 Mar 2021 119,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 112,625 miles

Nearside sill cover

Offside sill cover

Pass 6 Nov 2018 103,346 miles

underbody and chassis corroded,some areas weak

Fail 1 Nov 2018 103,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement brake binding (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody and chassis corroded,some areas weak

Pass 21 Sep 2017 94,361 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 85,495 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 78,849 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2015 78,849 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin and o/s front (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 74,069 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,378 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front steering balls starting to show signs of wear pitted/corroded/

nearside headlamp insecure damaged bumper and spotlamp

steel fuel pipes front to back corroded

suspension steel lube pipes corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,820 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 63,021 miles

both front brake hose metal ends in poor condition

both front to rear flexible brake hose metal ends in poor condition

front pipes on front axle in very poor condition

front to rear fuel pipes in very poor condition

Fail 5 Oct 2011 63,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake hose metal ends in poor condition

both front to rear flexible brake hose metal ends in poor condition

front pipes on front axle in very poor condition

front to rear fuel pipes in very poor condition

transfer box mounts torn and in very poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2010 61,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 61,069 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 57,212 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 57,146 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake pads close to wear limit

front brake readings rise and fall slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2008 50,113 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 41,873 miles

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

rear seat removed[seat belt locking mech not tested]

vacuum pipes to o/s n/s front [hubs] corroded

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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SY54 OSV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY54 OSV, 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 SY54 OSV registered?

SY54 OSV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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