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YM04 WUA

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

105,175 mi
Last recorded105,175 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 WUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 105,175 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2024 104,804 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 102,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

vehicle add excessive amount of welding done & been heavy under sealed on inner wings & under sections

Fail 28 Jun 2023 102,812 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch detached from body (6.1.1 (c) (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 Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security antiroll bar bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay around battery due to corrosion (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch to the right (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed tailgate (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Tailgate slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 91,323 miles

entire underbody heavily corroded

front shock absorbers in poor condition

nearside front inner arch corroded and weak

nearside front inner arch corroded and weak

offside front inner arch detached at seams and heavily corroded

rear axle tie rod heavily corroded and weak

various brake pipes and fittings corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2022 91,283 miles

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

entire underbody heavily corroded

front shock absorbers in poor condition

nearside front inner arch corroded and weak

nearside front inner arch corroded and weak

offside front inner arch detached at seams and heavily corroded

rear axle tie rod heavily corroded and weak

various brake pipes and fittings corroded

Pass 27 May 2021 82,594 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 82,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Transfer box completely detached

Pass 16 Dec 2020 80,644 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 80,627 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 80,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 79,485 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 79,440 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 78,053 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 78,053 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 74,886 miles

engine managment light on

front panel/ front cross member corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 71,489 miles

engine managment light on

front brakes binding slightly

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front inner wing/front panel holed

offside front inner wing/front panel holed

Pass 22 Jun 2015 67,717 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 67,717 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 63,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

eml on

Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

eml on

Pass 22 Jun 2013 59,519 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 59,519 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,696 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery insecure

windscreen scratched

Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 47,576 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 39,832 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 39,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 30,634 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 30,505 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 24,182 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2007 17,628 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 17,628 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YM04 WUA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 YM04 WUA, 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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YM04 WUA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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