MOT Status
ValidMileage
84,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn also leaking badly (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn also leaking badly (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across the axel (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine managment
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage headlight front pannel (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
engine managment
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside front swivel joint seal leaking
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
offside front swivel joint seal leaking
advise front o/s swivel joint has slight play and leaking oil
advise rear exhaust box
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise rear exhaust box
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DF04 VLA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 DF04 VLA, 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 DF04 VLA registered?
DF04 VLA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2004.
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