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UIL 5040

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,463 mi
Last recorded131,463 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIL 5040
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2024 131,463 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 130,312 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 128,792 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 126,698 miles

Rear body mount areas corroded

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 123,659 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 118,997 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 114,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 114,007 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 107,045 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 106,988 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 97,566 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 86,227 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 75,373 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

rear prop to t box grease leaking

Pass 16 Mar 2013 60,520 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 46,941 miles

tyres lightly cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,339 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 33,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2010 30,631 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 13 May 2010 30,631 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 13 May 2009 28,703 miles

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

nail in o/s/f tyre tread.

Pass 13 May 2008 26,398 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2007 22,698 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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UIL 5040 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 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UIL 5040, 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 UIL 5040 registered?

UIL 5040 is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 September 2004.

Is UIL 5040 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIL 5040 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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