MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
o/s door mirror damaged
rear seats have been removed
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
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
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))
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))
front number plate cracked
outer shrouds of rear shockers corroded
slight damage to o/s door mirror
corrossion on rear floor pans
front number plate cracked
leak from n/s front hub
n/s rear shocker outer shroud corroded
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
general corrosion of underside
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
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)
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)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
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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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YY54 VVJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 December 2004.
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