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VF54 CYC

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

70,670 mi
Last recorded70,670 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 CYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 70,670 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 68,111 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 67,723 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARMS BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 67,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARMS BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 66,744 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 66,744 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 65,588 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 63,995 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 63,995 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 62,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 60,692 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 59,558 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 58,916 miles

Offside Front wiper split

Fail 23 Aug 2016 58,913 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking hub (2.4.D.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wiper split

Pass 25 Aug 2015 57,508 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 54,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 52,826 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 50,830 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 50,830 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 49,503 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 48,566 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,018 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 44,123 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 41,412 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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VF54 CYC is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc 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 VF54 CYC, 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 VF54 CYC registered?

VF54 CYC is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is VF54 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF54 CYC 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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