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HE53 ARM

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,794 mi
Last recorded116,794 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE53 ARM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 116,794 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake little reserve travel

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Dec 2024 116,794 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake little reserve travel

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Feb 2023 116,772 miles

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

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

underbody undersealed

Fail 11 Feb 2023 116,772 miles

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

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

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

underbody undersealed

Pass 22 Nov 2021 113,101 miles

Inner wings heavily corroded

underside of vechicle heavily undersealed and sealer and parts heavily corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2021 113,101 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Inner wings heavily corroded

underside of vechicle heavily undersealed and sealer and parts heavily corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 109,557 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over whole underbody and chassis front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion at engine bay at parts of body

Fail 19 Aug 2020 109,557 miles

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced over whole rear floor and above fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over whole underbody and chassis front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion at engine bay at parts of body

Pass 21 Aug 2019 102,501 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front and rear ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over all chassis and crossmembers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over all front and rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over all front and rear suspension mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over all underbody and members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front o/s and n/s inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 102,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front and rear ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over all chassis and crossmembers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over all front and rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over all front and rear suspension mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over all underbody and members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front o/s and n/s inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 96,907 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 93,549 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 88,891 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2016 88,891 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 83,741 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 83,741 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,159 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,949 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 92,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

sump condition very corroded leaking oil

Fail 29 Aug 2012 92,098 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

sump condition very corroded leaking oil

Pass 2 Dec 2011 60,509 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 54,848 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 45,024 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 45,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,328 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 24,400 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 13,149 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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HE53 ARM is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HE53 ARM, 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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HE53 ARM is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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