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YP04 VDK

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

84,045 mi
Last recorded84,045 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 VDK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 84,045 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 79,326 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 79,316 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing fractured (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 71,214 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 67,187 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 67,186 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 66,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside front to rear fuel lines corroding

corrosion starting all over underside of vehicle

front axle brearther pipes broken

Fail 25 Apr 2019 66,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside front to rear fuel lines corroding

corrosion starting all over underside of vehicle

front axle brearther pipes broken

Pass 26 Apr 2018 63,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 60,291 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 60,289 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 56,476 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 56,472 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,735 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 52,731 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,720 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,460 miles

diff pipes corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2013 43,455 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

diff pipes corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,419 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust front pipe corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2012 39,419 miles

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

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

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust front pipe corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 30,744 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 30,744 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 26,444 miles

both front tyres low on edges

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2008 20,830 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 14,770 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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YP04 VDK is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YP04 VDK, 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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YP04 VDK is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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