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VK04 FBZ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

57,339 mi
Last recorded57,339 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 FBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 57,339 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 55,050 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 53,512 miles

oil leak on nearside front swivel hub

some under body corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2021 49,649 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 49,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 46,646 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 41,772 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 41,760 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 40,985 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play and oil leak (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 39,604 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 39,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 38,153 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 38,153 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 36,535 miles

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

small oil leak on offside front swivel hub

Fail 3 Mar 2014 36,535 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

small oil leak on offside front swivel hub

Fail 18 Mar 2013 35,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 35,318 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,410 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 32,407 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 29,478 miles

oil leak and slight play in offside front hub

Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,579 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 25,579 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,962 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,058 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 12,163 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 12,163 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 FBZ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FBZ, 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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What year was VK04 FBZ registered?

VK04 FBZ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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