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VA04 FTZ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,651 mi
Last recorded107,651 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 FTZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 107,651 miles

TEMPORARY EXHAUST SUPPORT

Fail 29 Jul 2020 107,651 miles

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

TEMPORARY EXHAUST SUPPORT

Pass 3 Aug 2019 95,992 miles

HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGE POOR

Pass 7 Sep 2018 91,117 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

Rear Both rear wheel bearings have slight play.

Fail 4 Sep 2018 91,112 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability top and bottom swivel pins worn excessive play (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

Rear Both rear wheel bearings have slight play.

Pass 15 Aug 2017 85,544 miles

front hubs in poor condition

rear tralling arm bushes in poor condition

slight leak from n/s front hub

Pass 12 Sep 2016 81,356 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 81,356 miles

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,844 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 69,129 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 65,030 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2013 65,030 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2013 64,545 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear shock bushes perished

Pass 16 Oct 2012 59,864 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber bushes perishing

Pass 17 Jan 2012 58,001 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on inner tread worn on edges close to legal limit

Pass 25 Jan 2011 54,076 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 14 Jan 2011 54,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2010 43,347 miles

both rear tyres worn down to 2.5mm

Pass 9 Jan 2009 35,046 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear seat belt has been removed

Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,486 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 25,094 miles

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

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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VA04 FTZ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VA04 FTZ, 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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VA04 FTZ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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