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YP54 FYA

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,611 mi
Last recorded116,611 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 FYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 116,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 106,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 106,618 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 94,695 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Slight play O/S/F swivel housing

Fail 3 Feb 2023 94,695 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Slight play O/S/F swivel housing

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 76,920 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 57,300 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 50,207 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 44,961 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking

Fail 29 Oct 2018 44,961 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat broken (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking

Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,183 miles

grease slightly weeping from ns front swivel joint

Pass 1 Sep 2016 40,356 miles

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

undercarriage,chassis and suspension components rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2015 38,536 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint has slight play

Pass 13 Nov 2014 34,814 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 34,816 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s front disc corroded on inner face

slight binding at o/s front brake

Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,340 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 26,255 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 25,296 miles

clutch slipping

nearside front tyre scrubbed

Pass 19 Oct 2010 23,940 miles

high biting point on clutch

nearside front tyre scrubbed

Pass 4 Nov 2009 21,147 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 17,959 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 15,633 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 15,289 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

sill floor chassi brake pipes surface rust advise to wax oil

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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YP54 FYA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YP54 FYA, 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 YP54 FYA registered?

YP54 FYA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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