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VA04 UZE

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

85,749 mi
Last recorded85,749 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 85,749 miles

Offside Front Outer hub seal leaking

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hub to hub across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 82,468 miles

front tyres slightly worn on edges

n/s head lamp glass damaged

o/s front hub seal slight leak

Fail 24 Feb 2025 82,467 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all tyres slightly perished

front tyres slightly worn on edges

n/s head lamp glass damaged

o/s front hub seal slight leak

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 1 Mar 2024 79,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer hub seal leak

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s head lamp glass damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2023 77,036 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

n/s front head lamp glass damaged

o/s front hub seal has slight leak

Fail 27 Feb 2023 77,036 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

n/s front head lamp glass damaged

o/s front hub seal has slight leak

Pass 24 Feb 2022 73,077 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

n/s head lamp glass damaged

o/s front hub seal has slight leak

Fail 24 Feb 2022 73,077 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

n/s head lamp glass damaged

o/s front hub seal has slight leak

Pass 19 Feb 2021 68,311 miles

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

o/s front hub seal has slight oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2020 64,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlight cracked

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

Offside Front swivel pin leaking

all tyres starting to crack ( very slight).

both front and rear coil springs starting to corrode.

damage to front bumper

spare tyre starting to crack

Pass 8 Oct 2019 62,834 miles

underside slightly corroded.

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

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

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

both front /rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2018 57,369 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 57,369 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 54,360 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 54,360 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play and slight leak (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 54,221 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

engine management light on

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2016 48,291 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 48,268 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 43,527 miles

brake binding n/s/f.

rear box heat shield lose.

rear shock absorber lower bushes perished.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 39,607 miles

brake binding n/s/f.

front shock lower bushes perished and worn.

o/s/f tyre very perished.

o/s/r tyre very perished.

rear diff noisy.

rear exhaust corroded.

rear shock lower bushes perished and very worn.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 36,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear ehaust silencer corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Jun 2012 36,179 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 33,252 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,011 miles

advise rear tyre 3mm perished outer edge cutting on out edge 205/70/15

Pass 1 Jul 2009 27,708 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 22,115 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 16,997 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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VA04 UZE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 UZE, 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 UZE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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