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YB53 CDF

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,143 mi
Last recorded100,143 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 CDF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 100,143 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 90,846 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 79,846 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2014 79,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2014 69,284 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 69,284 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 58,761 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 55,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2011 50,831 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 44,408 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 44,403 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 34,602 miles

Near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 22,781 miles

mobile phone mounting removed from windscreen to give a clear view for driver

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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YB53 CDF is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YB53 CDF, 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 YB53 CDF registered?

YB53 CDF is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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