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YH54 VCA

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,594 mi
Last recorded93,594 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 VCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 93,594 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cracking

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre outer cracking

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 91,396 miles

Centre gearbox transfer box mounting snapped

Fail 6 Apr 2016 91,396 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre gearbox transfer box mounting snapped

Pass 27 Apr 2015 90,313 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 90,313 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 89,125 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 84,181 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 79,340 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 74,410 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 May 2010 69,534 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 69,530 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 64,901 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2008 60,079 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 54,429 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 54,429 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VCA 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 73.3%.

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 YH54 VCA, 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 YH54 VCA registered?

YH54 VCA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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