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YS54 RMV

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

84,480 mi
Last recorded84,480 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 RMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 84,480 miles

underside is heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Nov 2025 84,475 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested FOOTBRAKE TRAVELS TO THE FLOOR (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded across front axel (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier under bonnet (4.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside is heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Aug 2023 76,147 miles

underbody suspension covered in underseal

Pass 4 Oct 2022 75,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

all underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 73,862 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 73,861 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2020 71,165 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 71,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 69,618 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2019 69,618 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,254 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 66,254 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside front brake binding

Pass 11 Sep 2017 62,229 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 57,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 97,966 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,094 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 49,093 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 44,576 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,349 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 33,090 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 31,685 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 30,370 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,894 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 18,804 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,811 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 17,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 15,973 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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YS54 RMV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YS54 RMV, 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 YS54 RMV registered?

YS54 RMV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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