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YH04 XMV

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

106,207 mi
Last recorded106,207 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 XMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 106,207 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured head lamp loom under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear n/s & o/s body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

front prop shaft splines slight wear

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2026 106,207 miles

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured head lamp loom under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear n/s & o/s body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

front prop shaft splines slight wear

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2025 101,585 miles

Multiple areas of corrosion on vehicle structure and body but not considered excessive

Fail 18 Feb 2025 101,585 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill and inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 101,560 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner body mount corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2024 97,809 miles

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 97,809 miles

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 91,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 91,577 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 85,997 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 83,743 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 83,619 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose buckle bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 71,793 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2019 71,793 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top and bottom ball joint bearings and tapers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2018 64,494 miles

Front oil leak around gearbox

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel top and bottom pins and bearings, slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under offside wheel arch ,too flexi. also in centre. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 61,924 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 60,052 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 54,748 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 52,187 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 49,234 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,340 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 37,477 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,104 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,884 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 31,859 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,338 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 28,288 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,545 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 17,516 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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YH04 XMV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YH04 XMV, 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 YH04 XMV registered?

YH04 XMV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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