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SY04 SKJ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,046 mi
Last recorded61,046 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 SKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 61,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis corroded in parts

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

Offside Front ball seal damp

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

Outer Sills covered in plastic trims

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded in parts

Fail 23 Jul 2021 61,046 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis corroded in parts

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

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

Offside Front ball seal damp

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

Outer Sills covered in plastic trims

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded in parts

Pass 19 Jun 2020 56,738 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 Jun 2020 56,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Feb 2019 51,360 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front axle ball seal leaking

Rear Axle brake back plates deteriorating

Underside of vehicle,chassis & suspension components corroded in parts

Pass 14 Mar 2018 46,423 miles

Chassis corroded in parts

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded in parts

Pass 22 Feb 2017 40,727 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 40,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Rear joint ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 35,947 miles

all brake hoses corroded

axle vac pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

o\s and n\s rear springs corroded

o\s and n\s sills to floor corroded

o\s front hub seal bad oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 35,935 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

all brake hoses corroded

axle vac pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

o\s and n\s rear springs corroded

o\s and n\s sills to floor corroded

o\s front hub seal bad oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 30,525 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front diff vac pipes corroded

o\s and n\s front hub balls rusty

o\s and n\s inner wings corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 27,782 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken but system is still adequately supported

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

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 24 Oct 2013 25,997 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 25,958 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 22,382 miles

exhaust condition

Pass 27 Oct 2011 21,004 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise n/s front hub seal leaking

Fail 12 Oct 2011 20,984 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 20,208 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 18,915 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 16,999 miles

n/s/r seat squab insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2008 14,734 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 12,104 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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SY04 SKJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SY04 SKJ, 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 SY04 SKJ registered?

SY04 SKJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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