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YG04 HHJ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

126,148 mi
Last recorded126,148 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 HHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 126,148 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 126,148 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 120,625 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 113,335 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 113,327 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm deteriorated

brake pipes corroded front to rear

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

various parts of under body corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 110,526 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 110,526 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 108,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 105,895 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 103,725 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 97,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brakes low readings pedal travels half way before braking starts (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 97,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn swivel joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play leaking oil from swivel ball (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes (2) across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected fluid leak around cylinder pipe /bleed nipple area (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brakes low readings pedal travels half way before braking starts (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 96,398 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 96,389 miles

Brake pedal spongy travel (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported mountings broken and not fitted correctly (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2017 91,067 miles

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

slight foot brake travel

Pass 27 Apr 2016 87,227 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 87,225 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 80,920 miles

N/S Rear tyre is starting to split

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 80,903 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S Rear tyre is starting to split

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,832 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front swivel balls pitting

both front tyres sidewall cracking

both rear tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2013 56,748 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 56,748 miles

Brake pipe excessively 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)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 55,304 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 55,304 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,469 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 41,069 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 35,887 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 35,887 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 27,978 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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YG04 HHJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YG04 HHJ, 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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YG04 HHJ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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