MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle both hubs misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle both hubs misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear BACKING PLATE CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE
SLIGHT OIL WEEP FROM REAR AXLE
SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESIVE
Both front swivel housing seals damp.
General corrosion started on chassis , suspension and sills.
Minor oil leaks on engine, gearbox, transfer gearbox and offside rear axle.
Nearside front tyre tread on / close to legal limit.
Nearsie rear brakes backplate corroded.
Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.
Slight wear on drivers seat belt.
General corrosion on suspension and under sills
Nearside front tyre tread close to legal limit
Nearside rear brakes backplate corroded
Slight wear on drivers seat belt
Very slight oil leak on offside rear axle
Corrosion on nearside rear brake backplate
Light corrosion on underbody and suspension
Nearside front tyre tread close to legal limit
Slight axle oil leak, nearside rear
Slight wear on drivers seat belt
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Corrosion on nearside rear brake backplate
Light corrosion on underbody and suspension
Nearside front tyre tread close to legal limit
Slight axle oil leak, nearside rear
Slight wear on drivers seat belt
Slight axle oil leak, o/s/r
Slight corrosion started on underbody and suspension
Engine Oil Leak.
Minor general corrosion on underbody and components.
Steering Linkage has minor wear.
Engine Oil Leak.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Minor general corrosion on underbody and components.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering Linkage has minor wear.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear wheel bearings worn
brake pedal rubber worn
corrosion on rear sections of exhaust
general corrosion on suspension
slight engine oil leak
wipers worn
Crank Rear Oil Sealing is leaking.
Front Brake Discs are worn.
Front Tyres are approaching low.
Rear Bearings are worn, especially the N/S.
Rear Shockers and Front Springs are corroding.
Swivel Joints have minor play.
Washer Bottle Cap Missing.
Oil leak
foot brake pad slightly worn
n/s/fmirror cracked
o/s/f steering ball joint rusty
Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
foot brake pad slightly worn
n/s/fmirror cracked
o/s/f steering ball joint rusty
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s/f mirror cracked
n/s/f mirror cracked
nearside door mirror cracked
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
nearside door mirror cracked
nearside swivel housing has bad oil leak
Oil leak
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
oil leak o/s/f steering ball
rear exhaust box cover corroded
surface rust on steering balls
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YV04 KPA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc 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 YV04 KPA, 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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YV04 KPA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 August 2004.
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