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YK54 ZZH

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,680 mi
Last recorded191,680 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 ZZH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 191,680 miles

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

REAR BOTH TYRES CLOSE TO WHEEL ARCHES

UNDER SEALED ALL BLACK

Fail 21 Apr 2022 191,675 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Body has an unsafe modification all four body mounts (6.2.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear both tyres close to wheel arches

Pass 14 Dec 2020 191,648 miles

Front Both hub seals leaking slightly

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 188,119 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 175,782 miles

Oil leak engine ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

no. of small chips on windscreen

Fail 1 Dec 2017 173,780 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

no. of small chips on windscreen

Fail 14 Oct 2017 174,778 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure All 4 (5.2.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake drum damp

No.of small chips on windscreen

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 164,123 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 153,815 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear hub seal has fluid leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 143,523 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside and offside front to rear brake hose ferrules and hose metal pipes corroded.

Nearside front tyre valve deteriorating.

Offside front brake pipe corroded.

Fail 6 Aug 2014 143,522 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front brake discs corroded, pitted and wearing.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake possibly contaminated by oil.

Offside front brake pipe corroded.

Offside front tyre valve deteriorating.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 132,966 miles

exhaust bracket broken at middle pipe

front discs starting to corrode

front tyres wearing

offside front brake pipe corroded

transfer box mounting insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2012 123,259 miles

Front axle breather pipes corroded.

Front axle swivel hub housings corroded.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside front anti roll bar link dust covers cracked.

Rear prop shaft front joint seal leaking badly.

Fail 16 Aug 2012 123,221 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Engine oil level very low.

Front axle breather pipes corroded.

Front axle swivel hub housings corroded.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside front anti roll bar link dust covers cracked.

Rear prop shaft front joint seal leaking badly.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 112,588 miles

Front differential pipes corroding.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Rear tyres wearing towards tread wear indicators.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 98,811 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose and silencers corroded.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 83,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 71,984 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 71,784 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 56,740 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front swivel hub seal leaking

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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YK54 ZZH is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YK54 ZZH, 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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YK54 ZZH is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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