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YC54 AUW

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

138,833 mi
Last recorded138,833 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 AUW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 138,833 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 132,241 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 126,886 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 121,217 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 121,087 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 116,096 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 116,096 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 116,082 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Nearside Front suspension sphere leaking grease/oil

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front drive lamp inop

Offside Front suspension sphere corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2018 110,934 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f hub slight leak of grease , across axle brake pipe corroded at mounting bracket

Fail 22 Oct 2018 110,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f hub slight leak of grease , across axle brake pipe corroded at mounting bracket

Pass 3 Nov 2017 102,699 miles

rear wiper blade

Fail 3 Nov 2017 102,699 miles

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

rear wiper blade

Fail 28 Sep 2017 101,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 96,537 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 91,099 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 91,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 85,753 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 85,753 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 80,229 miles

Both offside tyre valves slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2012 74,697 miles

Exhaust backbox hevily corroded but still secure and not blowing

Front brake discs slightly scored

Front tyres cracking but no ply or cord visable

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear tyre has a screw in it

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake pads on limit (advise replacement)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 74,697 miles

Exhaust backbox hevily corroded but still secure and not blowing

Front brake discs slightly scored

Front tyres cracking but no ply or cord visable

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear tyre has a screw in it

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front brake pads on limit (advise replacement)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 69,440 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Fail 29 Oct 2011 69,440 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 61,450 miles

Front numberplate slightly deteriated but still legable

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 78,893 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

Front numberplate slightly deteriated but still legable

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 40,300 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Oct 2009 40,300 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Oct 2009 35,754 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Unable to cheak nearside rear seatbelt fully due child seat fitted

Offside rear tyre cracking hevily but no ply or cord visable

Fail 24 Oct 2008 49,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 49,677 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 41,854 miles

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

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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YC54 AUW is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 YC54 AUW, 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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YC54 AUW is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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