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CA04 MGY

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

140,544 mi
Last recorded140,544 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 MGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 140,544 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 140,331 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side rear cross beam rusted through next to rear shock top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 135,926 miles

some areas of rear floor rusted through

Fail 13 Jan 2025 135,917 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of near side inner sill rusted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of off side inner sill rusted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

some areas of rear floor rusted through

Pass 19 Jan 2024 132,262 miles

metal fuel pipes rusting

Fail 15 Jan 2024 132,238 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn vertical play at near side front wheel (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

metal fuel pipes rusting

Pass 4 Jan 2023 126,398 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 112,045 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 100,384 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 97,163 miles

off side rear brake fluctuating, and rear brakes out of balance

Pass 8 Jan 2019 90,926 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 87,422 miles

near side front tyre outer edge bald

Pass 19 Jan 2017 80,953 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 75,355 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 75,355 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 69,403 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

wheelarches and underside muddy at time of test

Pass 21 Jan 2014 63,029 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

very muddy at time of test

Fail 21 Jan 2014 63,029 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

very muddy at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2013 54,891 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to get low

Pass 21 Jan 2012 48,314 miles

front metal brake pipes over axle corroded

rear silencer deteriorated

sill covers fitted

underside muddy

Fail 16 Jan 2012 48,302 miles

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

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

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

front metal brake pipes over axle corroded

n/s front outer disc scored

rear silencer deteriorated

sill covers fitted

underside muddy

Pass 30 Dec 2010 40,125 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit. 1.8mm

Pass 31 Dec 2009 32,379 miles

n/s/f outer face of brake disc starting to wear.

n/s/f tyre getting low.

n/s/f tyre inner outer side wall cracking.

n/s/r o/s/r tyre outer side walls cracking.

o/s wiper end split.

rear exhaust silencer outer casing going rusty.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 24,419 miles

front brake disc starting to score

Pass 18 Jan 2008 16,049 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 15,940 miles

both rear shock absorber bushes perished

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre perishing inner and outer sidewalls

offside rear tyre perishing outer sidewall

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2007 15,940 miles

sill covers fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear shock absorber bushes perished

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre perishing inner and outer sidewalls

offside rear tyre perishing outer sidewall

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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CA04 MGY is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CA04 MGY, 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 CA04 MGY registered?

CA04 MGY is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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