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SY04 SKZ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,187 mi
Last recorded115,187 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 SKZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 115,187 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 104,303 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside and nearside swivel joints slight oil leaks

Pass 24 Apr 2013 94,619 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,629 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 78,567 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 69,132 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

all breather pipes corroded on axles

both rear seatbelts not tested

Fail 26 Apr 2010 69,132 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all breather pipes corroded on axles

both rear seatbelts not tested

Pass 28 Apr 2009 21,422 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 21,422 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 47,129 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 47,129 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 47,127 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,294 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 SKZ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SKZ, 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 SKZ registered?

SY04 SKZ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is SY04 SKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY04 SKZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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