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YO04 VCA

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,165 mi
Last recorded109,165 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO04 VCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 109,165 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 17 Apr 2024 109,165 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 May 2023 106,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 17 May 2023 106,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 103,788 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Hub seal damp

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 May 2021 100,928 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Hub seal damp

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

Rear Seat (s) missing at time of test

Fail 11 May 2021 100,928 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hub seal damp

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

Rear Seat (s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2020 96,617 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Hub seal damp

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 96,617 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Hub seal damp

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 92,310 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front hub seal damp

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 May 2018 88,591 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 84,610 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 84,610 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2016 75,312 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 69,901 miles

Both front swivel hubs heavily corroded

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 64,573 miles

Both swivel hubs corroded

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,573 miles

Both swivel hubs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 58,766 miles

Both swivel hubs corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2012 52,334 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 46,808 miles

Both front swivel hubs heavily corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 46,808 miles

Both front swivel hubs heavily corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 42,227 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,650 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f swivel hub seal slightly leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2008 31,525 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 31,342 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 18,796 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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YO04 VCA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YO04 VCA, 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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YO04 VCA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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