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YB53 TKX

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,846 mi
Last recorded93,846 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 TKX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 93,846 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 90,863 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 90,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip at offside (3.2 (a) (i))

front axle tie bar lock nut loose at offside and bush worn at nearside (front bar)

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places

underside of vehicle and chassis heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Dec 2022 89,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint worn and gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose one bolt loose on rear axle mounting flange (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both brake pipes across rear axle loose, one pipe fouling on offside rear shock absorber slightly (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip at offside (3.2 (a) (i))

front axle tie bar lock nut loose at offside and bush worn at nearside (front bar)

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places

underside of vehicle and chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Dec 2021 88,489 miles

Nearside Front drop link gaiter damaged slightly

Offside Front Inner wheel arch has corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2021 88,478 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front drop link gaiter damaged slightly

Offside Front Inner wheel arch has corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2020 87,419 miles

slight play from offside rear wheel

Fail 10 Nov 2020 87,419 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

slight play from offside rear wheel

Pass 4 Jun 2019 83,041 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 83,041 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded one front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 74,269 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

wipers poor

Pass 17 Feb 2017 65,333 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 57,059 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 50,324 miles

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

both rear shock absorber mounting rubbers slightly perrished

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

front vacume pipes corroded

nearside front tyre slight cracking in tread

Pass 13 Feb 2015 50,324 miles

both rear shock absorber mounting rubbers slightly perrished

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

front vacume pipes corroded

nearside front tyre slight cracking in tread

Fail 17 Feb 2014 42,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight oil leak from offside front swivel hub

Pass 17 Feb 2014 42,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak from offside front swivel hub

Pass 23 Jan 2013 42,030 miles

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

General corrosion under vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 42,030 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

General corrosion under vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 41,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 38,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 38,521 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 35,101 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 45,966 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 29,265 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 24,009 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 TKX is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 TKX, 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 TKX registered?

YB53 TKX is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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