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DN04 VEK

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,159 mi
Last recorded63,159 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 VEK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2021 63,159 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion underside

Fail 1 Nov 2021 63,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both front tractor joints corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All ridged brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tractor joint seal deteriorated and broken up

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 62,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front hub has slight play

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front hub has slight play

Fail 23 Oct 2020 62,129 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front hub has slight play

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front hub has slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2019 60,778 miles

fuel pipes corroding between chassis and fuel tank

Pass 25 Aug 2018 59,894 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 58,053 miles

advise all metal brake pipes all round corroded

advise corrosion on both rear inner wheel arches

Pass 30 Jul 2016 55,996 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 54,425 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 52,284 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,325 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,014 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 43,260 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 40,041 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 37,008 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,145 miles

slight play in o/s/f swivel hub bearing

Pass 16 May 2007 31,025 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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DN04 VEK is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DN04 VEK, 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 DN04 VEK registered?

DN04 VEK is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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