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WF54 UYL

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

97,271 mi
Last recorded97,271 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 UYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2025 97,271 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired excessively corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres close to limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system rusty

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2024 95,510 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 95,505 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 94,365 miles

Offside Rear corrosion in body mounting anchorage point

corrosion in power steering pipes

Fail 14 Jul 2023 94,365 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion in body mounting anchorage point

corrosion in power steering pipes

Pass 12 Jul 2022 93,907 miles

Nearside Front trackrod worn

Pass 20 May 2021 93,546 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 May 2021 93,546 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill, ( body mount) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2020 93,048 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to lower cooling hose clip

Fail 19 May 2020 93,048 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to lower cooling hose clip

Pass 15 May 2019 91,782 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 91,750 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 89,469 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear part (3.6.B.2c)

General surface corrosion to underside

Pass 11 May 2017 86,639 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 86,639 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 83,782 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 80,772 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 77,844 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 74,556 miles

both fronts and o/s/r tyres perished

Fail 14 Oct 2013 74,556 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both fronts and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2012 71,962 miles

Centre stop light not working

Pass 29 Mar 2011 69,935 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 69,927 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 61,698 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 48,591 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 35,818 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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WF54 UYL is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WF54 UYL, 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 WF54 UYL registered?

WF54 UYL is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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