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DF04 VLA

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,484 mi
Last recorded84,484 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 VLA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 84,484 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 84,399 miles

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 80,915 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 80,556 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 80,049 miles

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))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 80,049 miles

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))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 79,789 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 79,789 miles

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,493 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 79,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 74,440 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 74,440 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 68,598 miles

engine managment

Fail 3 Mar 2016 68,551 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 63,685 miles

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)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 63,685 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 58,307 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 58,306 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 52,413 miles

offside front swivel joint seal leaking

Fail 25 Feb 2013 52,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

offside front swivel joint seal leaking

Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,098 miles

advise front o/s swivel joint has slight play and leaking oil

advise rear exhaust box

Fail 1 Mar 2012 45,098 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 33,861 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 22,536 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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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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