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ET04 APV

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,507 mi
Last recorded140,507 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 APV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2023 140,507 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount in front of rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount in front of rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2022 133,304 miles

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

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

sill covers preventing inspection of outer sills

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2022 133,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

sill covers preventing inspection of outer sills

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2021 126,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2020 119,732 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 114,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.62mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.83mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 108,105 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 104,656 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 104,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing king pin (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 89,290 miles

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

exhaust / shield rattling.

offside rear tyre starting to wear low.

sill covers fitted at time of test.

slight play in the rear front prop shaft joint.

Fail 3 Jun 2016 89,287 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

exhaust / shield rattling.

offside rear tyre starting to wear low.

sill covers fitted at time of test.

slight play in the rear front prop shaft joint.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 77,189 miles

corrosion in rear silencer /free play in n/s/f axle swivel

Fail 12 Jun 2015 77,189 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion in rear silencer /free play in n/s/f axle swivel

Pass 13 May 2014 58,983 miles

rear tyres very low corrosion in rear silencer corrosion in front discs free play in front axle swivel joint

Fail 12 May 2014 58,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres very low corrosion in rear silencer corrosion in front discs free play in front axle swivel joint

Pass 16 May 2013 43,074 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 43,074 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 36,809 miles

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 31,066 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 21,256 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 21,256 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 17,846 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008
Pass 20 Jun 2007 9,242 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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ET04 APV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ET04 APV, 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 ET04 APV registered?

ET04 APV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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