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WG04 YWE

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,242 mi
Last recorded54,242 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 YWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 54,242 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 54,033 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 53,691 miles

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Nov 2022 53,399 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 53,057 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2020 52,684 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 52,028 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 51,153 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 50,336 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 49,396 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 48,258 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 47,186 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 47,131 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 45,170 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,479 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

outer sills not checked sill cov ers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2013 40,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres 2.5 mm tread

outer sills not checked sill cov ers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,292 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres 3mm tread

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,567 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 25,863 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 22,309 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 18,861 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 14,954 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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WG04 YWE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WG04 YWE, 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 WG04 YWE registered?

WG04 YWE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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The MOT history for WG04 YWE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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