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AU04 RYT

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

119,679 mi
Last recorded119,679 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 RYT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 119,679 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 119,658 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 110,463 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 109,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 109,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 109,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 109,170 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 107,098 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 107,095 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded in clip to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 104,793 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 101,425 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2017 101,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 91,809 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

under side of vehicle showing sings of corrosion in general

Fail 29 Apr 2016 91,809 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

under side of vehicle showing sings of corrosion in general

Pass 12 May 2015 81,428 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear prop u/j slight play

Fail 11 May 2015 81,428 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear prop u/j slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2014 68,899 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 61,071 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 61,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 48,212 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 48,200 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,859 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 40,859 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 36,246 miles

engine managment warning lamp illuminated

exhaust corroding

exhaust rear box badly corroded and has a minor leak of exhaust gasses

offside rear body damage evident

Pass 8 Apr 2009 32,679 miles

Front discs corroding.

Oil leak at engine.

Rear exhaust box corroding.

Temporary repair to offside of rear bumper evident.

Fail 8 Apr 2009 32,679 miles

Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front discs corroding.

Heat shield rattling on cat.

Oil leak at engine.

Rear exhaust box corroding.

Temporary repair to offside of rear bumper evident.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,471 miles

Crash damage to offside of rear bumper.

Exhaust corroding.

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Oil leaks at engine.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,149 miles

Exhaust corroding.

Oil leak at rear of engine.

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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AU04 RYT is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AU04 RYT, 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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AU04 RYT is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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