MOT Status
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Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside & Offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Rubber seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside & Offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & Offside (3.4 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
eml light on
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front pads low
nearside tractor joint leaking
underside suspension brake corroded
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear box (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
floor corroding
front and rear suspension components corroding
front suspension tractor joints leaking
rear bumper damaged
corrosion to brake pipes front to rear on limit
corrosion to rear inner wheel arches
play in front suspension joints
Nearside lower king pin noisy
corrosion to floor pan by body mounting
rear to centre exhaust joint corroded
rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded over axle
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion to chassis rails and floor pans
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres starting to perish
both front tyres severely perished(cords exposed on o/s)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front swivel hubs leaking
lube pipes on front axle corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all 4 tyres cracking and perishing with age
centre exhaust bracket and rubber missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all 4 tyres are deterioated and splitting
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FL04 FCE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 FL04 FCE, 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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FL04 FCE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 March 2004.
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