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YC04 TUA

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,351 mi
Last recorded58,351 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 TUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 58,351 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 58,344 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 56,207 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 56,197 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door sil holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 52,992 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 52,983 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight binding nearside front brake

Fail 13 Oct 2023 52,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired front to rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 50,888 miles

Nearside parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment

presented wax oiled

Fail 11 Oct 2022 50,888 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment

presented wax oiled

Pass 29 Jan 2021 46,150 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 45,583 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 44,895 miles

Body has slight corrosion Surface rust underneath (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipes corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2018 44,893 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion Surface rust underneath (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 43,803 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Surface rust under vehicle

fuel pipe rusty

Fail 25 Apr 2017 43,803 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play swival joint (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play swival joint (2.5.A.3c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded/ 3 x brackets snapped

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

Surface rust under vehicle

fuel pipe rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2016 42,774 miles

Exhaust corroded, 2 x brackets snapped

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play swivel joint (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play swivel joint (2.5.A.3c)

Surface rust under vehicle

spare tyre flat

Pass 27 Apr 2015 41,815 miles

Exhaust corroded & 2 brackets snapped

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/s/f ball swivel joint play

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

O/s/f ball swivel joint play

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

Spare tyre flat

Surface rust under vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,628 miles

2 x exhaust brackets snapped but exhaust still supported

Full exhaust system corroded

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

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

front discs pitted

n/s/f ball swivel joint play

o/s/f ball swivel joint play

Fail 24 Apr 2014 40,628 miles

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

2 x exhaust brackets snapped but exhaust still supported

Full exhaust system corroded

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

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

front discs pitted

n/s/f ball swivel joint play

o/s/f ball swivel joint play

Pass 17 Apr 2013 39,594 miles

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

ball swivell joints slight movement n-s and o-s

Fail 16 Apr 2013 39,593 miles

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

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

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

ball swivell joints slight movement n-s and o-s

Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,169 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 38,169 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 36,612 miles

o-s front suspention ball has slight movement

Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,514 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 34,514 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,644 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 31,329 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 30,005 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 30,003 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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YC04 TUA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 YC04 TUA, 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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YC04 TUA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 April 2004.

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