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YY54 VVF

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,114 mi
Last recorded82,114 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 VVF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 82,114 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill middle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

corrosion rear anti roll bar offside

Fail 7 Feb 2025 82,099 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 79,043 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 79,022 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 76,688 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Fail 19 Dec 2022 76,666 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Pass 14 Dec 2021 76,795 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 74,044 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 70,351 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 70,288 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 65,980 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 65,967 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 59,732 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 54,805 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 52,436 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

front to rear and osr brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 49,159 miles

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

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

all diff breather pipes heavily corroded

both front tyres perishing

osf brake slight bind

wipers streaky

Fail 9 Dec 2015 49,159 miles

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

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

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

all diff breather pipes heavily corroded

both front tyres perishing

osf brake slight bind

wipers streaky

Pass 27 Nov 2014 45,192 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 42,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 42,278 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 38,882 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,047 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,257 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 23,860 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 19,411 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 12,695 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 12,695 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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YY54 VVF is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 YY54 VVF, 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 YY54 VVF registered?

YY54 VVF is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is YY54 VVF safe to buy?

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