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AV04 XOW

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

109,153 mi
Last recorded109,153 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 XOW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 109,153 miles

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

Extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle and its components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 109,153 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle and its components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 104,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 104,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure excessively corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure excessively corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroded

general rusty condition to underbody

suspension components general rusty condition

Pass 14 Mar 2024 100,734 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal in number of places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal in number of places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body in number of places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 98,355 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 96,790 miles

N/S/F SWIVEL JOINT LEAKING

front tyres slightly perished

Fail 23 Mar 2022 96,790 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

N/S/F SWIVEL JOINT LEAKING

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 9 Mar 2021 92,553 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 92,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Mar 2020 91,101 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat sheild loose on cat

Pass 12 Mar 2019 87,841 miles

Both front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Four wheel drive system pipes at front rusty

Front brake discs rusty

Slight lift in nearside lower ball joint

Fail 11 Mar 2019 87,841 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Both front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear and mid sections (6.1.2 (a))

Four wheel drive system pipes at front rusty

Front brake discs rusty

Screen washer jets partially blocked

Slight lift in nearside lower ball joint

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2018 83,293 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes rusty

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 79,795 miles

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

Spare tyre defective Starting to go out of shape ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 79,795 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective Starting to go out of shape ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 75,121 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,102 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 66,098 miles

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

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

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

Centre exhaust and rear silencer becoming deteriorated.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 58,884 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Fail 19 Mar 2014 58,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Rear wiper blade poor condition

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 25 Mar 2013 53,312 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,446 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 48,446 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2010 36,552 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 30,496 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,662 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2007 18,824 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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AV04 XOW is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AV04 XOW, 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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AV04 XOW is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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