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AP04 UBS

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

104,275 mi
Last recorded104,275 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 UBS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 104,275 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

slight oil leak front swivel hubs

Fail 10 Feb 2026 104,275 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

slight oil leak front swivel hubs

Pass 6 Feb 2025 100,596 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 and main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 100,596 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 and main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 98,459 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded at flange area

Pass 24 Jan 2023 95,859 miles

Central Rear Rear seats folded down and covered up so unable to test rear belt buckles.

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Foreign object in tyre tread. ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from transfer box but not excessive. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 93,975 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With indicator. (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With indicator. (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 93,975 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With indicator. (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With indicator. (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 90,549 miles

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

Nearside front diff leaking.

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 90,549 miles

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

Nearside front diff leaking.

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 86,098 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

head lamp aims poor

Fail 24 Jan 2020 86,098 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

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

head lamp aims poor

Pass 19 Oct 2018 80,743 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 80,549 miles

light corrosion starting on brake and fuel pipes

side skirts fitted,both headlights starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Sep 2018 80,549 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected o/s/f inner arch area (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

light corrosion starting on brake and fuel pipes

side skirts fitted,both headlights starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Nov 2017 76,873 miles

side skirts fitted

stone chip in sweep

Fail 9 Nov 2017 76,873 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

both front belts slow to recoil

rear wiper split

side skirts fitted

stone chip in sweep

Pass 21 Apr 2017 74,062 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 68,561 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 64,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 57,183 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 50,338 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 50,338 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 45,526 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 45,526 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

offside front axle ball seal leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2011 38,803 miles

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

Oil leak

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

offside front axel is leaking grease

Pass 24 Apr 2010 30,564 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,401 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 17,753 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 17,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 12,537 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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AP04 UBS is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 AP04 UBS, 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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AP04 UBS is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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