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DE04 UVA

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,823 mi
Last recorded100,823 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 100,823 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 100,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes on vehicle covered in under seal/grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 98,587 miles

all brake pipes corroded also covered in grease

Pass 10 Feb 2021 97,059 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded and leaking at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 97,059 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded and leaking at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 94,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to front flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes at rear flexible hose connections (1.1.11 (c))

Transfer gearbox mountings broken

Fail 7 Jan 2020 94,295 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Gearbox mounting defective transfer box mount ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 90,952 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 85,040 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 85,040 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported All (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 77,822 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 68,021 miles

Front disks pitted

Nearside Rear slight play in shocker

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 68,021 miles

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

Front disks pitted

Nearside Rear slight play in shocker

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,278 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 50,077 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 43,165 miles

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

centre section exhaust bracket broken

numerous heat shields on exhaust loose

offside front outer driveshaft seal is leaking STRONG advise to have fixed due to risk of contamination of braking system

Pass 19 Oct 2011 34,330 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 32,231 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Apr 2010 28,865 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 22,183 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 19,419 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 13,766 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 UVA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UVA, 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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DE04 UVA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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