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FL04 FCU

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

75,373 mi
Last recorded75,373 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 FCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 75,373 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 75,330 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 75,255 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 74,612 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 72,810 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 70,619 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 64,898 miles

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centre exhaust heat shields are in poor condition

nearside rear, nearside front and offside front coil springs are corroding

screen wash reservoir is damaged and leaks

severe surface corrosion to offside rear body mounting area (at rear of inner wheel arch area)

unable to guarantee the quality of repairs carried out due to thick underseal applied to weld repair and other areas advised previously

Fail 19 May 2017 64,784 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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centre exhaust heat shields are in poor condition

nearside rear, nearside front and offside front coil springs are corroding

screen wash reservoir is damaged and leaks

severe corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

severe surface corrosion to offside rear body mounting area (at rear of inner wheel arch area)

surface corrosion to nearside rear inner sill area

surface corrosion to rear axle brake pipe to nearside rear

Pass 24 May 2016 59,948 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low and discs are surface corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring is corroding

Nearside Rear severe surface corrosion to inner sill area within 30cm's of body mounting

Offside Rear severe surface corrosion to inner sill area within 30cm's of body mounting

Offside Rear surface corrosion to body mounting prescribed area

front brake imbalance is registering at 23%

oil leaks

severe surface corrosion to front to rear metal fuel and brake pipes

Pass 8 May 2015 57,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2015 57,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 51,113 miles

both front tyres are stating to split on inner sidewalls but do not reveal inner ply or cords at present.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 43,793 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres wearing low.,front brake pads worn low, front brake discs starting to rust.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,647 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 34,547 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,157 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 21,941 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 14,936 miles

o/s/r tyre is wearing on outer edge

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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FL04 FCU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FL04 FCU, 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 FCU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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