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HD04 KME

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

154,494 mi
Last recorded154,494 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 KME
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 154,494 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s-n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s-o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s-o/s body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bushes n/s-o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassy around leaf spring mounts o/s-n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 151,958 miles

Boot floor corroded and holed.

Chassis rails corroded and splitting near rear suspension arms.

Corrosion at front near head lamps.

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 151,913 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Boot floor corroded and holed.

Chassis rails corroded and splitting near rear suspension arms.

Corrosion at front near head lamps.

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 149,525 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

unable to check outer sills fully as covered

Pass 16 Nov 2022 145,485 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 143,117 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front D-mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test and also seatbelts removed ()

rear boot floor has corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2021 143,117 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front D-mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test and also seatbelts removed ()

rear boot floor has corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2020 137,321 miles

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 132,162 miles

Brake fluid requires topping up

Headlamp leveling device switch has been removed

Headlamp lower panels are corroded

Nearside rear seat belt has slight damage on webbing

Offside front brake has slight bind

Offside rear brake pipe is corroding

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 130,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play bearing/swivel joint (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking Pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Corrosion on lower panels under headlamps

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front steering swivel joint is weeping oil

Nearside rear seat belt webbing has slight damage

Offside rear brake pipe is corroding

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches and chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 124,571 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 124,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 116,292 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 106,952 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 96,964 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 96,964 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 89,332 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 89,332 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 31,879 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 72,376 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 63,365 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 63,300 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 51,027 miles

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 51,027 miles

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

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,948 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 21,624 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 13,187 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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HD04 KME is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HD04 KME, 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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HD04 KME is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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