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YE54 MLV

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,195 mi
Last recorded99,195 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 MLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 99,195 miles

exhaust rusty and corroded but not leaking

Fail 15 Oct 2025 99,135 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s inner sill holed and corroded at front and rear - body/chassis mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body/chassis mount area holed and corroded at rear of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides at outrigger/body mount area at rear of front wheels holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust rusty/corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2024 95,700 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Jul 2023 94,121 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Fail 28 Jun 2023 94,100 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Pass 11 Jul 2022 91,966 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 91,966 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 91,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 90,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 90,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 87,501 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 82,481 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 78,377 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 78,377 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,315 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion GRILL AREA (6.1.B.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 74,314 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Body has slight corrosion GRILL AREA (6.1.B.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 69,774 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,248 miles

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

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

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

The exhaust is deteriated

Pass 12 Jun 2013 61,148 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,775 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,681 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 44,001 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 37,641 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,684 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 29,004 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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YE54 MLV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE54 MLV, 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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YE54 MLV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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