MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,634 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded to excess (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust system insecure catalyst is broken and insecure and only held together with corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction non official stickers (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front panel and inner wing corroded and has large holes by body mounting , front panel not connected to inner wing in one area due to corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Outer Body component insecure plastic sill cover insecure as all lower fixings are missing and is loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body corroded and holed by body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front panel and inner wing corroded and has large holes by body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger behind front wheel is corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by trailing arm anchor mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor behind rear seats holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision corroded and holed around seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision corroded and holed around seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle considerably corroded and holed as detailed , there is however significant corrosion in other areas and holes . Some areas cannot be checked due to trim and carpet although suspect vehicle is corroded and holed in hidden areas . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front bump stop is broken off and rattling around inside the coil spring , although insecure it is trapped inside the coil spring .
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded badly all around body mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear handbrake cable mounting has corroded of tubular part of chassis
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Metal fuel pipes badly corroded
Rear Metal fuel tank leading edge is extremely badly corroded and could fail at any point leaking petrol out .
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides badly corroded around spring and shock absorber mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective flat ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded front to back . Unable to assess fully as it is visible though inspection holes that chassis is corroding from inside to out . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor 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 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))
both front tyres wearing on edges,fuel pipes and both front inner wings corroded.
corrosion on underside of vehicle.
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear 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))
both front tyres wearing on edges,fuel pipes and both front inner wings corroded.
corrosion on underside of vehicle.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
fuel pipes starting to corrode,both front inner wings,chassis and underside of vehicle starting to corrode.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill under car. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
fuel pipes starting to corrode,both front inner wings,chassis and underside of vehicle starting to corrode.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front inner wings,chassis and underside of vehicle starting to corrode.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front inner wings,chassis and under side of vehicle starting to corrode.
Nearside Front inner wing starting to corrode.
Offside Front inner wing starting to corrode.
Offside Rear suspension bush has slight wear.
Fuel line starting to corrode.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine man-light on.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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VK04 FBY is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 VK04 FBY, 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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VK04 FBY is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2004.
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