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VA04 UYL

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

74,502 mi
Last recorded74,502 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 UYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 74,502 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS&OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS&OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective perished ()

Pass 7 Nov 2024 71,858 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play NS & OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 71,850 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle and surrounding suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play NS&OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 69,515 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS & OS sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 67,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 67,109 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 64,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 62,978 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 62,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 60,283 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 57,670 miles

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

Offside Rear hub seal showing signs of leak

Fail 21 Jun 2018 57,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear hub seal showing signs of leak

Pass 28 Jun 2017 55,185 miles

Offside Rear hub seal weeping

Pass 22 Jun 2016 78,601 miles

tractor units rust

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

engine light on

Fail 22 Jun 2016 78,601 miles

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

tractor units rust

Pass 23 Jun 2015 56,364 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear hub seal weeping

Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,508 miles

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

front tractor units dry

offside rear hub seal weeping

Pass 27 Jun 2013 47,493 miles

oil leak from o/s/r hub seal area

Pass 13 Jun 2012 42,613 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 35,732 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 35,732 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 31,527 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

advise front bumper securing clips x3 missing can be seen when bonnet open pass and advise as bumper still secure

advise slight dampness around offside front hub sealing ring

Fail 19 Jul 2010 31,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

advise front bumper securing clips x3 missing can be seen when bonnet open pass and advise as bumper still secure

advise slight dampness around offside front hub sealing ring

Pass 8 Aug 2009 27,434 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 22,719 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 15,512 miles

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

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 UYL is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc 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 VA04 UYL, 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 UYL is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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