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A17 GWE

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,654 mi
Last recorded65,654 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 GWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 65,654 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs coroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 65,572 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe with cat holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs coroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 62,385 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 59,576 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2024 59,408 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded OSF and NSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 51,386 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills & boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 51,161 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 (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 46,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 46,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 43,553 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 40,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre bald on outer edge

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 40,931 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre bald on outer edge

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 38,611 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 38,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 36,152 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 33,793 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 31,252 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 28,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 14 Feb 2015 28,267 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Feb 2014 25,500 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 22,479 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 19,009 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 17,606 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 17,606 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 15,923 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 13,869 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 12,659 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 11,353 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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A17 GWE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 A17 GWE, 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 A17 GWE registered?

A17 GWE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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