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WV04 DZS

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,170 mi
Last recorded128,170 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 DZS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 128,170 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Both side (3.2 (a) (i))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 125,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 121,675 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 121,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 119,419 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 114,984 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 114,977 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 94,152 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine managment light illuminated

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 7 Sep 2011 79,429 miles

exhaust heat sheild corroded and insercure

nearside front brake slight bind

Fail 7 Sep 2011 79,429 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust heat sheild corroded and insercure

nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 13 Sep 2010 67,616 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 67,333 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2009 53,565 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 53,565 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/front tyre showing uneven wear

Pass 5 Sep 2008 42,051 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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WV04 DZS is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV04 DZS, 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 WV04 DZS registered?

WV04 DZS is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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