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DE04 MVH

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,483 mi
Last recorded100,483 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 MVH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 100,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underneath covered in heavy surface corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2024 99,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Underneath covered in heavy surface corosion

Pass 28 Jul 2023 99,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 98,031 miles

Metal Fuel pipes Corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal N/SR & O/SR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 98,021 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and into inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel lines rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2021 96,498 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 96,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Headlamp aim too low both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel pipes rusty

rear floor rusty and rear sill ends

Pass 1 Aug 2019 95,348 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer slight play in swivel hub

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box on flange rusty too (6.1.2 (a))

rear floor rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2018 88,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 76,333 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 63,475 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 51,762 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 40,973 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 30,435 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 20,733 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,513 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 1 Oct 2010 18,452 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 15,740 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 13,609 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 10,307 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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DE04 MVH is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE04 MVH, 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 DE04 MVH registered?

DE04 MVH is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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