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VE53 HLZ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

61,992 mi
Last recorded61,992 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 HLZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 61,992 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 60,447 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 60,446 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 51,689 miles

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

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 51,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear along the rear chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS floor areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS and OS outer covers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion to the NS and OS chassis legs

Fail 9 Dec 2021 51,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Excessively split on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Excessively perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear along the rear chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS floor areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS and OS outer covers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion to the NS and OS chassis legs

Pass 15 Dec 2020 49,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear along OS chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Along OS chassis leg at rear ()

General surface corrosion to vehicle underbody and suspension components

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS and OS outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS rear floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 48,434 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS front to rear are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Coil spring corroded Front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall and tread pattern perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NS and OS lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear boot floor,both rear lower sills front NS and OS out riggers have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 48,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS front to rear are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Coil spring corroded Front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall and tread pattern perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NS and OS lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear boot floor,both rear lower sills front NS and OS out riggers have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 46,848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2017 45,390 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 44,383 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 43,332 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 41,608 miles

both front and offside rear tyre perished along treads,

Pass 16 Dec 2013 39,590 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Dec 2013 39,590 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2012 37,668 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 35,169 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 35,169 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 32,338 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 28,629 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 24,617 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 19,783 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 14,753 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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VE53 HLZ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VE53 HLZ, 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 VE53 HLZ registered?

VE53 HLZ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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The MOT history for VE53 HLZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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