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FC04 UKV

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

101,312 mi
Last recorded101,312 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 UKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 101,312 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 101,312 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 93,838 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 93,827 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 93,822 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 86,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm 205/70r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 86,077 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm 205/70r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 86,066 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 71,332 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tractor seal leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2021 64,867 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tractor seal leaking

Pass 27 Aug 2020 61,204 miles

Nearside Front Tractor seal slight leak

Offside Front Tractor seal slight leak

Fail 27 Aug 2020 61,204 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tractor seal slight leak

Offside Front Tractor seal slight leak

Pass 20 Sep 2019 58,421 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 57,640 miles

Car has been undersealed underneath

NSF hub seal leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2017 57,624 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 57,562 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 56,737 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 43,140 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 43,140 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

High level brake light not working

Pass 16 Oct 2013 40,212 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 36,040 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,977 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 27,435 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 22,304 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 17,942 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 13,048 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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FC04 UKV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FC04 UKV, 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 FC04 UKV registered?

FC04 UKV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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