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YG54 VTK

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,260 mi
Last recorded44,260 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 VTK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 44,260 miles

Offside Rear Inner arch showing corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2025 39,147 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 39,147 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 38,996 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure body corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

reverse light inop

Pass 10 Feb 2024 33,233 miles

Front Swivel housing surface corroded

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 31,741 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 31,226 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsf and osf (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsf and osf inner wings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 8 Feb 2021 30,469 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsf and osf (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 10 Feb 2020 29,681 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 30 Jan 2020 29,648 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 28 Jan 2019 28,621 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

corrosion to rear suspension components

nsr and osr arm bushes starting to split

Fail 28 Jan 2019 28,618 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

corrosion to rear suspension components

nsr and osr arm bushes starting to split

Pass 25 Jan 2018 27,508 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

all 4 coil spings corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2018 27,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML on

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

all 4 coil spings corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 26,225 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit & cracking/deteriorated

exhaust blowing

nsf tyre cracking & deteriorated

oil leak

osf worn close to legal limit & cracking/deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2016 24,380 miles

both rear tyres outer wall poor/ deteriorated due to age

exhaust slight blow at front pipe/cat

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 22,921 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre scrubbed & worn close to limit

Pass 31 Jan 2014 55,599 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE SCUFFED ON SIDEWALL

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY RUN OFF ON OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 16,787 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 12,567 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 10,847 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 8,935 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 7,095 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 50,665 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 VTK is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YG54 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 YG54 VTK registered?

YG54 VTK is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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