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AO04 LVH

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,710 mi
Last recorded92,710 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 LVH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 92,710 miles

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 91,321 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 90,626 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 88,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front hub - slight oil leak.

Offside Front hub - slight oil leak.

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 88,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front hub - slight oil leak.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front hub - slight oil leak.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 87,231 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes becoming corroded.

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 87,231 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes becoming corroded.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 85,371 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear seats removed

Pass 16 Jul 2020 80,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rears x2

brake pipes and fuel lines heavily under-sealed

rear end has excessive mud build up, advisability reduced

sill covers fitted

underside heavily under-sealed

Pass 8 Aug 2019 75,062 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

underside heavy under-sealed

Fail 7 Aug 2019 75,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

sill covers fitted

underside heavy under-sealed

Pass 20 Apr 2018 73,603 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 73,244 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 73,104 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Mar 2016 73,103 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail transfere box mount torn off chassis (6.1.D.1b)

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2015 72,783 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 72,321 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 68,216 miles

front brake discs corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2012 86,710 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 86,710 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 72,830 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,217 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 40,904 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,904 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,890 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight weep from both front hub swivels

Pass 13 Mar 2007 19,417 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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AO04 LVH is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO04 LVH, 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 AO04 LVH registered?

AO04 LVH is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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