CarVerify

Free Car Check

YH04 CHK

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,321 mi
Last recorded55,321 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 CHK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 55,321 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded in various places.

vaccum pipes corroded.

Fail 25 Feb 2025 55,263 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

4x4 vacuum pipes corroded through on front axle

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body showing signs of corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 52,244 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central body body mounting area and along the sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside front Vacuum control lines for the Hub have corroded and broken

Pass 14 Nov 2022 42,588 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

The inner sills are rusty.

Pass 16 Nov 2021 41,509 miles

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

The inner sills are rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2021 41,509 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes on the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

The inner sills are rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2020 39,930 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

The exhaust is heavily rusted but intact and secure

The sills and chassis are rusting but currently solid

Pass 14 Nov 2019 39,374 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

The vehicle chassis is corroded as is the floorpan

Pass 9 Oct 2018 35,043 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 31,454 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 28,403 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 28,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 25,480 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 26 Oct 2015 25,480 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Nov 2014 23,315 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 22,726 miles

exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2012 22,547 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 20,289 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Suzuki Jimny reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YH04 CHK is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YH04 CHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YH04 CHK?

You can check the full history of YH04 CHK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YH04 CHK registered?

YH04 CHK is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 April 2004.

Is YH04 CHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH04 CHK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH04 CHK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YH04 CHK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.