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YG54 NLV

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

99,847 mi
Last recorded99,847 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 NLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 99,847 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General underside corrosion

Rear Rear exhaust join corroded

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear most, both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 99,847 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General underside corrosion

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear exhaust join corroded

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear most, both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 98,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

various under body corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2024 98,250 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front to rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

various under body corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2023 97,102 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

various under body corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2023 97,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged casing worn by tyre rub (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

various under body corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2022 96,237 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 96,235 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 95,503 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 94,208 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded along the chassis ()

Pass 4 Nov 2019 92,358 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 30 Oct 2019 92,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

centre and rear exhaust very rusted

Pass 2 Nov 2018 90,073 miles

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

chassis has slight surface corrosion but not excessive

Fail 1 Nov 2018 90,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken and unattached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

chassis has slight surface corrosion but not excessive

Pass 7 Nov 2017 86,893 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 86,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 83,162 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limit in places

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 77,849 miles

Offside Rear Indicater damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2015 77,837 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded REar across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Indicater damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2014 72,805 miles

offside front has slight play at the end of the axle

offside rear light lenses cracked

Fail 9 Oct 2013 69,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both wiper blades split on ends

Pass 9 Oct 2013 69,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both wiper blades split on ends

Pass 24 Oct 2012 63,933 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 60,662 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 60,662 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,487 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,066 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 33,066 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,073 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 23,073 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 19,065 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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YG54 NLV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 YG54 NLV, 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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YG54 NLV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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