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YT54 MLU

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,602 mi
Last recorded112,602 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 MLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 112,602 miles

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe to flexible

corrosion on rear brake pipes

n/s/r brake back plate has wetness

Fail 6 Dec 2018 112,601 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe to flexible

corrosion on rear brake pipes

n/s/r brake back plate has wetness

Pass 9 Dec 2017 105,647 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 23 Nov 2017 105,647 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe, at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 100,238 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 18 Dec 2014 92,001 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 75,833 miles

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)

slight weep nearside front swivel

Pass 19 Jun 2012 66,248 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 66,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2011 54,344 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside wiperblade split on end

Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,344 miles

nearside wiperblade split on end

Pass 22 Apr 2010 36,238 miles

Advise engine lite illuminated

Advise offside headlamp aim borderline low

Pass 30 May 2009 27,922 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre close to limit (1.8mm left in places)

offside rear tyre close to tread wear indicators

Fail 20 May 2009 27,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre close to limit (1.8mm left in places)

offside rear tyre close to tread wear indicators

Pass 1 Sep 2007 22,675 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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YT54 MLU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YT54 MLU, 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 YT54 MLU registered?

YT54 MLU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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