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FH04 UMA

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

84,524 mi
Last recorded84,524 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 UMA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 84,524 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 84,522 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 82,083 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 78,995 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front panel behind headlamp (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 78,995 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front panel behind headlamp (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 76,081 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))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 74,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 70,043 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 70,038 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 67,322 miles

Steering arm starting to corrode

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 65,327 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 65,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody has corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2017 64,762 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 64,650 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 55,474 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 55,473 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 48,555 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,912 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,397 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 45,380 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,482 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 35,716 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 35,716 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded both inner and outer

Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,007 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 29,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 29,569 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,997 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 22,854 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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FH04 UMA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FH04 UMA, 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 FH04 UMA registered?

FH04 UMA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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