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CK04 RVW

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

142,546 mi
Last recorded142,546 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 RVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 142,546 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal has slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumper damaged but not likely to fall off or cause injury

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened numerous suspension components corroded and covered in underseal axle arms shocker spring etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of car chassis support beams inner sills etc heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel pipes coated in underseal

undercar coated in underseal

Pass 7 Feb 2025 142,201 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body + chassis under sealed.

Fail 5 Feb 2025 142,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body + chassis under sealed.

Pass 2 Feb 2024 140,159 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 138,415 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 137,461 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 132,411 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 132,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible no pattern (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 129,474 miles

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 5 Feb 2020 129,471 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 126,891 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 126,891 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Middle x member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Inner sill rear (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2018 122,817 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slow retracting

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 122,817 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt slow retracting

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 115,610 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 111,300 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox mounting defective

Fail 28 Jan 2016 111,282 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox mounting defective

Pass 19 Jan 2015 94,860 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 59,168 miles

advise rear boot floor corroded badly

Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,242 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,368 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 55,368 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 47,945 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 40,324 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,964 miles

o/s/f hub has a slight leak

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2008 2,517 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 20,134 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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CK04 RVW is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc 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 CK04 RVW, 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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CK04 RVW is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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