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VE04 WUM

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,379 mi
Last recorded108,379 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 WUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2025 108,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking swivell (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension components corroded rear

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded front

Pass 16 May 2024 107,004 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 106,035 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 103,235 miles

Wax oiled underneath vehicle

Pass 30 Mar 2020 101,814 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Slight leak axle seal

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 99,206 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 99,179 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 96,101 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 90,397 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 83,929 miles

rear ex rusty

slight play rack

Pass 1 Jun 2015 78,137 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 78,137 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 77,602 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 71,702 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 63,393 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 63,393 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 54,864 miles

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

n/s/f swivel joint seals leaking

o/s/f swivel joint seals leaking

Fail 3 Jun 2011 54,862 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

n/s/f swivel joint seals leaking

o/s/f swivel joint seals leaking

Pass 26 May 2010 47,793 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 39,295 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 32,101 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 24,551 miles

slight scoring starting to appear on the O/S/F swivel hub

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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VE04 WUM is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red 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 VE04 WUM, 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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VE04 WUM is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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