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BG04 XKA

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

105,466 mi
Last recorded105,466 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 XKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 105,466 miles

Suspension components corroded

Underbody corrosion

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2025 101,415 miles

Extensive underbody corrosion

Suspension components corroded

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 99,139 miles

Inner sill repair has sealant applied

Underseal applied

Various brake pipes have corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2024 99,064 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bothsides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underseal applied

Pass 1 Aug 2023 94,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

all brake pipes have been undersealed.

oil sump pan corroded.

Fail 1 Aug 2023 94,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

all brake pipes have been undersealed.

oil sump pan corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2022 87,459 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 83,671 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 83,656 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 82,442 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 82,400 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 78,513 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rears both sides inner sills / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front to rear exhaust corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 75,398 miles

Body has slight corrosion under vehicle slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 72,120 miles

exhaust supports broken

Pass 4 May 2016 69,024 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 68,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 65,238 miles

E/C/U Light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 61,563 miles

e.c/u light on

Fail 31 Mar 2014 61,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

e.c/u light on

Pass 25 Mar 2013 57,329 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 53,325 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 53,325 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,844 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,584 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 39,584 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,669 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,939 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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BG04 XKA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BG04 XKA, 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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What year was BG04 XKA registered?

BG04 XKA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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