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VK04 CVL

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

34,707 mi
Last recorded34,707 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 CVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 34,707 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 34,203 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 33,489 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 33,113 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 32,158 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 32,140 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play and leaking oil (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play and leaking oil (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 31,683 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 28,995 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 27,764 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel box (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 25,552 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 20,772 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 14,865 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 10,022 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 9,950 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 5,802 miles

exhaust system corroded

steering wheel not straight

surface corrosion to front brake discs

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 11 Nov 2014 5,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroded

steering wheel not straight

surface corrosion to front brake discs

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2012 5,720 miles

STEERING WHEEL OFF CENTER WHEN DRIVEING , PARTLY OBSCURING SPEEDO

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 5,528 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 5,023 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2009 4,704 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 3,782 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 3,309 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 2,041 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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VK04 CVL is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 VK04 CVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK04 CVL registered?

VK04 CVL is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is VK04 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK04 CVL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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