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SW52 CAT

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

90,677 mi
Last recorded90,677 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 CAT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 90,677 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 90,677 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 89,434 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 84,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 84,810 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Jul 2022 79,071 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 79,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 74,950 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 74,950 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 71,103 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 71,103 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 67,445 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint seal leaking and swivel joint corroded

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

corrosion on floor and chassis

Pass 18 Jan 2018 64,538 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 64,538 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 62,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 62,036 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 59,809 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 58,584 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2014 49,657 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,020 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 35,323 miles

exhaust;; rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,966 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,054 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 26,663 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 24,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 21,996 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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SW52 CAT is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SW52 CAT, 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 SW52 CAT registered?

SW52 CAT is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is SW52 CAT safe to buy?

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