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YL53 MKO

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,968 mi
Last recorded116,968 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 MKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2021 116,968 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 115,693 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 113,946 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 112,289 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 104,973 miles

Body has slight corrosion front inner wings to front panels (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion sills inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. osf 21% imballance and binding slightly (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 95,814 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play nsf slight oil leak (2.5.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight corrosion rear heatshield loose (7.1.2)

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf panhard rod mount (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear floor and cross brace (6.1.B.2)

all suspension components slight corrosion

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 86,848 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 86,848 miles

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

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 76,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 76,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 66,865 miles

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

front discs slightly corroded

nsf osf brakes binding slightly

Fail 13 Jan 2012 59,165 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine man,lt on emissions ok

osf seatbelt slow to return

Pass 13 Jan 2012 59,165 miles

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

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

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine man,lt on emissions ok

osf seatbelt slow to return

Pass 14 Jan 2011 52,932 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 45,573 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

osf disc slight distortion

Pass 13 Jan 2009 37,917 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 30,452 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 21,580 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 MKO is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MKO, 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 MKO is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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