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YF54 VWV

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,786 mi
Last recorded120,786 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 120,786 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 120,637 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of wheel arch to floor, under drivers feet, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills at both sides next to jacking points, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 116,547 miles

Brake pipes greased

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 24 May 2025 116,542 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor in inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of rear arch near sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipes greased

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 May 2024 110,968 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 103,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fuel pipes corroded (pipes on inner face of chassis)

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

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated (small cracks on outer edge)

Fail 16 Jun 2023 103,241 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of inner wheel arch and body mounting box section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting box section at rear of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fuel pipes corroded (pipes on inner face of chassis)

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

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated (small cracks on outer edge)

Pass 17 Jun 2022 95,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged and taped (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper dust cover corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded on inner face of chassis

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across axle greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 95,659 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor excessively corroded within 30cm of outer rear seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and inner wheel arch excessively corroded within 30 cm of outer rear seatbelt to floor mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged and taped (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper dust cover corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded on inner face of chassis

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across axle greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 89,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged and taped (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber upper cover corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexible brake hose greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fuel pipes on inner face of chassis corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2021 89,425 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger/body mounting on front face (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged and taped (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber upper cover corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexible brake hose greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fuel pipes on inner face of chassis corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jun 2020 82,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front wheel binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 82,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting panel below headlamp to inner wing and body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front wheel binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2019 76,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch at rear lower edge (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged and repaired with lens tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security panel from inner wing to body mounting and headlamp mounting panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

exhaust has a rattle

Fail 1 Jul 2019 76,169 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting panel below headlamp to inner wing and body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of inner wheel arch at lower edge (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch at rear lower edge (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged and repaired with lens tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security panel from inner wing to body mounting and headlamp mounting panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

exhaust has a rattle

Pass 2 Jul 2018 68,729 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens damaged and repaired with lens tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipes along chassis slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 63,416 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fuel pipes along chassis slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2017 63,416 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fuel pipes along chassis slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 59,410 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp/stop lamp/ indicator lens cracked

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 55,013 miles

Four wheel drive actuator pipes across front axle slightly corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 50,062 miles

Four wheel drive actuator pipes accross front axle slightly corroded

Fuel pipes slightly corroded at rear

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,108 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2013 46,002 miles

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

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

Offside front hub leaking grease slightly around swivel joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,217 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 38,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 5 Jul 2010 31,427 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 31,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 26,027 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 24,751 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 19,989 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 VWV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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