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YF54 NYC

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,778 mi
Last recorded99,778 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 NYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 99,778 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 92,785 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front hubs leaking oil

fluid pipes across front axle corroded and on the o/s

Fail 15 Dec 2014 92,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

both front hubs leaking oil

fluid pipes across front axle corroded and on the o/s

o/s front and both rear tyres have cuts in the tyre walls

Pass 17 Dec 2013 84,505 miles

vacuum pipes across front axle corroded

both front axle hubs leaking

rear exhaust very close to tow bar

Fail 10 Dec 2013 84,355 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front axle hubs leaking

rear exhaust very close to tow bar

vacuum pipes across front axle corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2012 77,164 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 77,114 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

o/s/r service and handbrake performance low

Pass 23 Dec 2011 69,678 miles

both front hubs leaking oil/grease

o/s rear hub leaking oil

Fail 20 Dec 2011 69,678 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front hubs leaking oil/grease

o/s rear hub leaking oil

Pass 25 Nov 2010 62,400 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe across axle corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2010 62,399 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe across axle corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2010 55,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front axle vent pipes corroded

off side rear shockabsorber dust cover holed

slight grease leak from front swivel hubs

Fail 21 Dec 2009 55,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front axle vent pipes corroded

off side rear shockabsorber dust cover holed

slight grease leak from front swivel hubs

Pass 15 Dec 2008 47,333 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 33,896 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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YF54 NYC is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YF54 NYC, 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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YF54 NYC is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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