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YB54 AEL

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,468 mi
Last recorded100,468 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 AEL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 100,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box of the (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 96,573 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 90,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 85,395 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 85,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 83,028 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 82,971 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2021 80,733 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 80,691 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 79,238 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 76,034 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 75,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn seal failed and leaking oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn seal failed and leaking oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 70,579 miles

Front swivel hubs leaking slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2017 67,325 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,932 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 61,808 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 57,272 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 52,070 miles

offside front axle swivel joint leaking oil

Fail 30 Aug 2013 52,069 miles

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

offside front axle swivel joint leaking oil

Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,273 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 69,166 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 69,166 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 15,550 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,053 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,917 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 18,723 miles

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

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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YB54 AEL is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YB54 AEL, 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 YB54 AEL registered?

YB54 AEL is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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