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BC04 UAY

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,165 mi
Last recorded93,165 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 UAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 93,165 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 93,119 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 85,682 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 85,682 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 76,254 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 76,254 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front oil seal leaking

Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,902 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 59,245 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 30 May 2012 59,244 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 49,340 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 34,690 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 34,690 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front hubs leaking grease/oil , especially nearside, which may contaminate brake linings.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 32,413 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 32,413 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 26,739 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 20,515 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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BC04 UAY is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BC04 UAY, 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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BC04 UAY is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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