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YY53 ZYW

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,297 mi
Last recorded79,297 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 ZYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 79,297 miles

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

Exhaust noisey

Pass 24 Jan 2023 76,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 73,384 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 70,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rears ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 67,021 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded under passenger foot well (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced sill (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced sill (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 64,219 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 64,053 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 63,725 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 63,369 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 62,880 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 62,373 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 62,282 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 61,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside front tyre cracking

sump leaking where its been repaired

Fail 1 Oct 2012 61,563 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside front tyre cracking

sump leaking where its been repaired

Pass 25 Oct 2011 57,433 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 57,433 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 55,283 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 53,163 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 53,155 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 49,611 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 40,882 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 29,446 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 29,446 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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YY53 ZYW is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc 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 YY53 ZYW, 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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YY53 ZYW is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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