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YH54 VBU

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

85,317 mi
Last recorded85,317 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 VBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 85,317 miles

Offside Front power steering pipe corroded

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2023 84,572 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded under bonnet (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

general underside corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2023 84,572 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded under bonnet (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

general underside corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2021 76,869 miles

Nearside Front hub seal has slight leak

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

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

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2020 70,331 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2019 63,878 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 56,062 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,412 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 40,980 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 35,583 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 28,356 miles

n\s\f wheel binding slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2013 27,033 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 26,510 miles

Advise offside front and rear tyres very slightly perished but do not require replacement.

advise nearside front brake binding very slightly.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 26,239 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 25,866 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 25,512 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 25,134 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 21,881 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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YH54 VBU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YH54 VBU, 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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YH54 VBU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 November 2004.

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