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YL53 MKE

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

65,035 mi
Last recorded65,035 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 MKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 65,035 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 65,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 62,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear shockers in poor condition

Fail 8 Oct 2024 62,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

rear shockers in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2023 62,739 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 62,739 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 62,316 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 62,316 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition front pipe broken off (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 61,616 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 60,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both swivel hubs have slight lift

Fail 2 Oct 2020 60,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both swivel hubs have slight lift

Pass 14 Oct 2019 58,514 miles

slight play in both side swivell hubs and near/side seal damp

Fail 14 Oct 2019 58,514 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

slight play in both side swivell hubs and near/side seal damp

Pass 13 Oct 2018 56,808 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight lift in both front swivell hubs

Fail 10 Oct 2018 56,802 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight lift in both front swivell hubs

Pass 13 Oct 2017 54,912 miles

both swivell hub have slight lift and seal damp

slight play in both sides front anti/roll bar links

Fail 13 Oct 2017 54,912 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe at cat (7.1.2)

both swivell hub have slight lift and seal damp

slight play in both sides front anti/roll bar links

Pass 15 Oct 2016 52,538 miles

Nearside Front borderline lift in swivell hub and seal leaking

Offside Front lift in swivell hub and seal damp

Fail 12 Oct 2016 52,538 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing door (8.1.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front borderline lift in swivell hub and seal leaking

Offside Front lift in swivell hub and seal damp

Pass 14 Oct 2015 50,530 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking bad

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes are corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 49,786 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front discs corroded

centre exhaust bracket broken

near/side swivell hub oil seal leaking

Fail 8 Oct 2014 49,786 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

both front discs corroded

centre exhaust bracket broken

near/side swivell hub oil seal leaking

Fail 4 Oct 2013 48,623 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front discs corroded

near/side swivell hub leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2013 48,623 miles

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

both front discs corroded

near/side swivell hub leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2012 47,188 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 44,866 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,977 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 37,212 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,604 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 32,307 miles

Bonnet stay clip broken

Pass 2 Feb 2007 25,863 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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YL53 MKE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 YL53 MKE, 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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YL53 MKE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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