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WP04 VGD

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,031 mi
Last recorded71,031 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 VGD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2018 71,031 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central mount area (sill) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 68,360 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 68,360 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 63,309 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 63,309 miles

Rear registration plate obscured tow bar (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 60,913 miles

Front shocks slight corrosion

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Rear silencer and centre corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2015 60,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front shocks slight corrosion

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Rear silencer and centre corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 59,324 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 56,869 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 13 Nov 2013 56,869 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2012 54,612 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 50,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 50,500 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 48,562 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 48,547 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 40,722 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 40,629 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,623 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,972 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 19,146 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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WP04 VGD is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WP04 VGD, 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 WP04 VGD registered?

WP04 VGD is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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