CarVerify

Free Car Check

YY54 KTA

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,152 mi
Last recorded96,152 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 KTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 96,152 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

undersealed

Pass 14 Dec 2024 94,249 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 90,409 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Dec 2022 84,637 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 82,933 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 80,150 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 80,134 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 76,950 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 74,454 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 71,754 miles

rear seats folded down time of test.

Fail 6 Nov 2017 71,745 miles

Headlamp aim too low both. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear seats folded down time of test.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 68,773 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 67,404 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2015 67,403 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 66,494 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 65,055 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 65,055 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 62,225 miles

advise,all front vaccum pipes corroded.

Fail 12 Nov 2012 61,990 miles

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

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

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

advise,all front vaccum pipes corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 52,329 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 46,703 miles

Advise,Both rear tyres have cuts in tread.Advise early change.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 39,509 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 31,985 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 25,154 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
Full Suzuki Jimny reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YY54 KTA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 YY54 KTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YY54 KTA?

You can check the full history of YY54 KTA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YY54 KTA registered?

YY54 KTA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is YY54 KTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY54 KTA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY54 KTA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YY54 KTA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.