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YB53 TKY

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

79,110 mi
Last recorded79,110 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 TKY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 79,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody has been undersealed

Pass 10 Jan 2022 78,312 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 74,456 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 74,454 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn universal swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 74,447 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn universal swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 74,402 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting upper arch front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting upper arch front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded of drum and backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drum (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security next to very rear chassis mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

fuel pipes and steering pipes corroded all round the car

Pass 18 Oct 2019 72,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

all underbody undersealed

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2018 69,838 miles

sill covers fitted

underbody has corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2018 69,838 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

underbody has corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2017 67,386 miles

advise both rear tyres side walls cracking

advise o/s/f tyre side wall cracking

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 64,610 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,430 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 58,543 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 58,482 miles

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

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

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

advise oil leak from n/s/f hub

advise slight corrosion on underbody of vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2013 55,532 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 55,512 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 52,972 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 52,972 miles

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 50,069 miles

brake fluid level low

nearside front hub support bearing slight play on limit

Pass 11 Oct 2010 47,790 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 47,784 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 45,949 miles

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

slight play in 2 front hubs

Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,010 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 44,010 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 36,861 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 27,435 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 TKY 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 YB53 TKY, 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 TKY is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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