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YJ04 AKR

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

109,210 mi
Last recorded109,210 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 AKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 109,210 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2026 109,210 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp offside and nearside (4.3.3 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 15 May 2026 109,208 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

oil lube pipes corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2025 109,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

boot floor corroded (no provision for rear seats)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2024 105,042 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

boot floor corroded

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Sep 2024 105,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

boot floor corroded

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Sep 2023 95,751 miles

Both headlamps clouded

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

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

Nearside Front axle leaking

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

boot floor corroded

corrosion around body mounts

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2023 95,751 miles

Both headlamps clouded

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

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

Nearside Front axle leaking

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

boot floor corroded

corrosion around body mounts

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 87,158 miles

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

Fail 27 Sep 2022 87,158 miles

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 78,974 miles

all rear seats ant seat belts inaccessible

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2021 78,974 miles

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

all rear seats ant seat belts inaccessible

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 70,312 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

movement in suspension bushes

underbody corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2019 64,507 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 62,567 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 60,028 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 57,165 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 57,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 53,938 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 53,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 49,607 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 49,533 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,096 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 45,096 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 41,681 miles

front pads look slightly low

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,638 miles

nsf tyre srubbed on outside and near limit

other tyres nearing limit

power steering belt cracked

rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2011 38,638 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nsf tyre srubbed on outside and near limit

other tyres nearing limit

power steering belt cracked

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 34,911 miles

front tyres slightly scrubbing off

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,973 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 25,647 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 16,538 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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YJ04 AKR is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 YJ04 AKR, 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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YJ04 AKR is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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