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BC04 UBH

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,681 mi
Last recorded84,681 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 UBH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2022 84,681 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement transfer box (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

all fuel lines rusty

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 22 Dec 2020 82,300 miles

UNDER BODY VERY RUSTY

Pass 19 Nov 2019 81,076 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 81,076 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2018 75,870 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 69,888 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 64,854 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play bearing (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 64,854 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play bearing (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 59,910 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 53,406 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 38,654 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 48,093 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 41,479 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 35,168 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 35,168 miles

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 30,290 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 30,102 miles

Offside Front Additional braking device contaminated (3.6.I.1)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 24,952 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 24,952 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 20,668 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 14,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

diff leak front and rear

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 UBH is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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