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YF04 VSY

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,603 mi
Last recorded21,603 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 VSY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 21,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 19,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 19,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 19,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 16,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 15,764 miles

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

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front behind the headlights

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 15,644 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front behind the headlights (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 15,644 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front behind the headlights (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 15,507 miles

waxed and under sealed every where

Pass 4 Jul 2020 15,364 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i)) Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i)) surface corrosion every where

surface corrosion every where

Pass 2 May 2019 15,225 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion every where

Pass 3 May 2018 15,112 miles

Body has slight corrosion surface corrosion everywhere (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 14,894 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pipe breathers corroded

waxed and oiled inner wings both sides

Pass 3 May 2016 14,671 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

lot of surface corrosion underneath

Pass 9 May 2015 14,287 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 13,567 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 12,960 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 11,742 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 11,742 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 10,215 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 8,230 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 6,883 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 6,883 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 6,183 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 54,825 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2007 5,164 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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YF04 VSY 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 76.9%.

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 YF04 VSY, 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 YF04 VSY registered?

YF04 VSY is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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The MOT history for YF04 VSY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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