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DY04 KYS

2004 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

150,458 mi
Last recorded150,458 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 KYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 150,458 miles

no rear seats fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2026 150,457 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake grabbing severely pulling too near side (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired both rear inner body mounts corroded and holed (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no rear seats fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2025 149,575 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 145,043 miles

under side sprayed with underseal chassis

Pass 19 Mar 2022 144,524 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

inner bays behind headlights corroded

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 144,066 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ns+os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns+os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy ns+os (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 136,845 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 128,353 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns+os (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy ns+os (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 38,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2017 113,583 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 113,583 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 107,551 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 105,212 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 102,814 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 98,980 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 98,980 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 88,497 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 88,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 65,602 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 47,009 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2008 29,673 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 29,663 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 24,531 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 17,908 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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DY04 KYS is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DY04 KYS, 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 DY04 KYS registered?

DY04 KYS is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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