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DE04 URF

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

76,033 mi
Last recorded76,033 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 URF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 76,033 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking in tread groves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 76,015 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking in tread groves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 74,811 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 73,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion on offside rear body mounting

Pass 8 Jul 2022 70,011 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 66,455 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2021 66,455 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2020 61,846 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 61,839 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 58,230 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 55,571 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 52,633 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 49,493 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 46,893 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 45,299 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 45,299 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 43,890 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,205 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,878 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 38,872 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,189 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,491 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 32,483 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,793 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 27,793 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 23,019 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 22,757 miles

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

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

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 URF is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 URF, 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 URF registered?

DE04 URF is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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