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YF04 VTK

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,088 mi
Last recorded57,088 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 57,088 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyre cracked and perished

eml on

rear seat removed from vehicle

underside of vehicle rusty and corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2016 53,847 miles

Offside Front tractor joint seal leaking diff oil

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyre cracked and perished

engine management light on

underside of vehicle corroded and rusty

Fail 26 May 2016 53,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front tractor joint seal leaking diff oil

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyre cracked and perished

engine management light on

underside of vehicle corroded and rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2015 50,538 miles

EML ON

misting of oil around offside front tractor joint

no rear seat fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2015 50,501 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

EML ON

misting of oil around offside front tractor joint

no rear seat fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2014 46,639 miles

os wiper split

osr tyre valve perished

play in osf hub swivel

Fail 7 Jun 2014 46,639 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

os wiper split

osr tyre valve perished

play in osf hub swivel

Pass 23 Apr 2013 40,812 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2013 40,769 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 36,812 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 33,700 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 May 2010 30,095 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2010 30,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 23,072 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 21,376 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 18,512 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VTK is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YF04 VTK, 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 VTK registered?

YF04 VTK is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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The MOT history for YF04 VTK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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