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YL04 AEB

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,994 mi
Last recorded181,994 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 AEB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 181,994 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 181,994 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 168,218 miles

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

offside rear tyre valve deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2017 167,975 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (5.2.6)

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

offside rear tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2016 156,457 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box mounting (2.2.C.1h)

floor slightly corroded , rear

Pass 9 Jun 2015 150,083 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 149,580 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 149,580 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 138,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 138,873 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s & n/s rear brake backplate dirt shields corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2012 127,286 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 110,983 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 98,256 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 87,299 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 87,299 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 70,488 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 70,488 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 60,941 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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YL04 AEB is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL04 AEB, 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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YL04 AEB is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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