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EA04 RTU

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

79,340 mi
Last recorded79,340 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 RTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 79,340 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 79,336 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 77,971 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 75,446 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 72,672 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 70,264 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 68,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 66,828 miles

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

silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 20 Feb 2019 65,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 63,521 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 61,705 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 58,945 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 56,744 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,382 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 54,382 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,259 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 51,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 48,184 miles

Offside front and both rear tyres slightly deterioted (cracking)

Rear exhaust slightly deterioted

Fail 8 Mar 2012 48,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front and both rear tyres slightly deterioted (cracking)

Rear exhaust slightly deterioted

Pass 16 Mar 2011 45,463 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 41,245 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 28,600 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres cracking on walls

n/s door mirror glass missing

oil leak from transfer box

Fail 23 Aug 2008 15,644 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 23 Aug 2008 15,644 miles

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 28 Aug 2007 7,465 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 7,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EA04 RTU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EA04 RTU, 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 EA04 RTU registered?

EA04 RTU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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