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YY54 VVJ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,077 mi
Last recorded79,077 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 VVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 79,077 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

cover missing from n/s rear number plate light

rear seat belts have been removed

slight damage to o/s door mirror

Fail 9 Dec 2021 79,071 miles

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

Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle both front (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

cover missing from n/s rear number plate light

rear seat belts have been removed

slight damage to o/s door mirror

Pass 24 Nov 2020 76,606 miles

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

o/s door mirror damaged

rear seats have been removed

Fail 24 Nov 2020 76,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired both front (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s door mirror damaged

rear seats have been removed

Pass 25 Nov 2019 74,223 miles

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded slightly

slight un der body corrosion present in various prescribed areas

Pass 6 Dec 2018 70,746 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 70,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 66,882 miles

front number plate cracked

outer shrouds of rear shockers corroded

slight damage to o/s door mirror

Pass 11 Nov 2016 62,092 miles

corrossion on rear floor pans

front number plate cracked

leak from n/s front hub

n/s rear shocker outer shroud corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2016 62,092 miles

Brake cable insecure o/s rear (3.5.1d)

Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint o/s front (2.5.B.2a)

corrossion on rear floor pans

front number plate cracked

leak from n/s front hub

n/s rear shocker outer shroud corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 58,276 miles

general corrosion of underside

Fail 12 Nov 2015 58,276 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

general corrosion of underside

Pass 9 Dec 2014 54,993 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 54,817 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 49,116 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 42,989 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 36,884 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 30,817 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Nov 2009 25,038 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 19,538 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 13,710 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 VVJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VVJ, 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 VVJ registered?

YY54 VVJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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