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CA04 YFF

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

159,241 mi
Last recorded159,241 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 YFF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 159,241 miles

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

Slight play in offside rose bowl

heavy corrosion n/s/r brake back plate

heavy oil leak from engine / gearbox area just within MOT criteria

none of rear seat belts inspected due to folded seats and some luggage

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

unable to inspect any brake pipes fully due to dirt / mud under vehicle

Fail 14 Mar 2025 159,140 miles

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

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

heavy corrosion n/s/r brake back plate

heavy oil leak from engine / gearbox area just within MOT criteria

none of rear seat belts inspected due to folded seats and some luggage

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

unable to inspect any brake pipes fully due to dirt / mud under vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2024 152,726 miles

front to rear metal fuel pipes heavily corroded

rear seat belts not fully inspected due to seats folded and luggage

rear silencer resting on part of chassis

Fail 20 Mar 2024 152,724 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear cross axle metal brake pipe - marked yellow - (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2nd o/s/r metal brake pipe showing heavy corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear metal fuel pipes heavily corroded

rear seat belts not fully inspected due to seats folded and luggage

rear silencer resting on part of chassis

Pass 10 Mar 2023 146,300 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 146,298 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to osf wheel bearing (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 139,859 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 129,359 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 129,227 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 116,085 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 116,081 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 106,453 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 99,799 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 94,191 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 94,191 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,974 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 65,671 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 49,390 miles

baterry held secure witrh cable ties

front brake discs rusted

Pass 2 Jun 2012 42,587 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 33,525 miles

advise vehicle underside corroded

Fail 26 May 2011 33,524 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

advise vehicle underside corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 25,335 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise o/s front tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2010 25,335 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise o/s front tyre

Pass 20 May 2009 6,943 miles

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

advise front and rear shockers corroded

advise n/s front tyre

advise sill covers fitted

advise under side corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2007 6,115 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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CA04 YFF is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YFF, 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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CA04 YFF is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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