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AO04 VYB

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,989 mi
Last recorded107,989 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 VYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 107,989 miles

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 30 Jan 2025 102,415 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 102,407 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 96,414 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 88,412 miles

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

unable to check rear seat belts due to access to belts vehicle loaded

Fail 7 Feb 2023 88,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

unable to check rear seat belts due to access to belts vehicle loaded

Pass 14 Feb 2022 81,331 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 73,395 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 71,692 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 69,364 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 69,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 67,936 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 65,641 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 62,540 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 59,686 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,177 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 51,949 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 47,750 miles

rear box corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 43,187 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 38,880 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 34,561 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 30,297 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,751 miles

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

Front axle, spherical joints have slight play.

Fail 18 Jun 2007 26,748 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

N/S/F + O/S/F spherical joints have slight play

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

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 VYB is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO04 VYB registered?

AO04 VYB is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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