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YB53 FPN

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,298 mi
Last recorded97,298 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 FPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 97,298 miles

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

Welding repairs covered

Fail 5 Nov 2018 97,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 91,059 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 90,081 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 90,079 miles

front brake application uneven n/s/f140kg o/s/f200kg (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 67,952 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 67,945 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front discs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Feb 2014 61,885 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 61,885 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 55,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 55,394 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 49,437 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 49,437 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 39,297 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 39,297 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 28,359 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 28,147 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 24,832 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 24,832 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 22,078 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 22,078 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 17,067 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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YB53 FPN is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YB53 FPN, 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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YB53 FPN is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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