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YL04 GMV

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Multi-colour Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,057 mi
Last recorded63,057 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 GMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2018 63,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner arch (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner arch (5.2.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

chassis badly rusted

engine management light on

fuel pipes corroding

oil light comes on and off

Pass 21 Mar 2016 62,330 miles

both front shock absorbers are rusted

engine management light on

fuel pipes rusted

lots of rust to the underside of the vehicle

oil leak on the engine

Pass 21 Apr 2015 61,521 miles

fuel pipes rusting

o/s/f wheel bearing has some movement

o/s/f wiper blade is splitting

oil leak on the engine

Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,080 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 60,080 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,253 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 54,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 49,679 miles

Engine management light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Slight damage to offside front bumper.

Fail 2 Feb 2012 49,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine management light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Slight damage to offside front bumper.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,129 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 43,129 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 38,225 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and peeling off.

main front to rear brake pipe minor corrossion.

nsf tyre close to legal limit x1.

osf brake pipe minor corrossion.

osf tyre on legal limit x1.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 31,294 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 31,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,663 miles

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

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 GMV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Multi-colour with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GMV, 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 YL04 GMV registered?

YL04 GMV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 July 2004.

Is YL04 GMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL04 GMV shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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