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DE04 SXV

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,308 mi
Last recorded128,308 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 SXV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 128,308 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 128,308 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 128,251 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2022 125,112 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 121,416 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 121,415 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp short circuit brake light and indicator (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 116,176 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 109,750 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 106,192 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 106,192 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 100,635 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

both swivels seals slightly leaking

Pass 7 Apr 2017 94,987 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 88,285 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 83,628 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 83,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 76,146 miles

drivers swivel seal leaking and has slight freeplay

Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,345 miles

has slight play in o/s/fsteering ball

Fail 25 Mar 2013 68,345 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

has slight play in o/s/fsteering ball

Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,234 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 57,509 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 53,513 miles

n/f tyre has silght damage to wall

Pass 14 Apr 2009 48,593 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 48,593 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,484 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 46,484 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 44,872 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 SXV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DE04 SXV, 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 SXV registered?

DE04 SXV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is DE04 SXV safe to buy?

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