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BC04 UBB

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

86,337 mi
Last recorded86,337 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2022 86,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill + within 30cm of seat belt anchorage (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill + within 30cm of seat belt anchorage (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Various front axle breather pipes heavily corroded and snapped

Pass 17 Sep 2021 85,990 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 85,985 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 85,706 miles

Nearside Front hub - noise on rotation

Offside Front brake - holding on

Offside Rear footbrake performance - low

Fail 21 Sep 2020 85,706 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub - noise on rotation

Offside Front brake - holding on

Offside Rear footbrake performance - low

Pass 8 Nov 2019 85,193 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded.

Fail 29 Oct 2019 85,187 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn out (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer flange join leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides of vehicle (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2019 72,392 miles

corrosion throughout chassis but not holed

Fail 22 Jan 2019 72,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion throughout chassis but not holed

Pass 2 Feb 2018 61,955 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 61,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,710 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 53,408 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 53,408 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s seatbelt covered in tape!!

Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,261 miles

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

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

rear brakepipes corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2012 47,261 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brakepipes corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,502 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 33,733 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 33,658 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,881 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,056 miles

n s f tyre worn on inner edge o s swivel housing seal leaking

Pass 23 Mar 2007 16,148 miles

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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BC04 UBB is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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