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YL53 UYM

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,096 mi
Last recorded55,096 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 UYM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 55,096 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 55,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 53,625 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Leak from tractor unit

Nearside Front Play in lower ball joint

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 53,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Leak from tractor unit

Nearside Front Play in lower ball joint

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 52,159 miles

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

advise corrosion on nearside rear inner wing

Fail 20 Sep 2019 27,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise corrosion on nearside rear inner wing

Pass 18 Sep 2018 50,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 50,738 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system Corroded

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 49,494 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 46,964 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 46,963 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 42,730 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 42,730 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 35,907 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 35,903 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 28,024 miles

major oil leak from nearside front hub

Fail 9 Dec 2013 28,023 miles

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

major oil leak from nearside front hub

Pass 17 Dec 2012 21,849 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 18,165 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 16,944 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 15,394 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 13,600 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 11,400 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 8,902 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 UYM is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YL53 UYM, 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 YL53 UYM registered?

YL53 UYM is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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