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YM04 WVL

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,971 mi
Last recorded106,971 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 WVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 106,971 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 106,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 98,000 miles

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

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 97,958 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 95,476 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 95,476 miles

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))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 92,494 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 92,494 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion by o/s/r body mount

Pass 22 Sep 2021 91,185 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mountings both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front hub seals weeping

corrosion in places

Fail 20 Sep 2021 91,177 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested too hi to complete test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills both ides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mountings both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front hub seals weeping

corrosion in places

Pass 30 Sep 2020 88,352 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Osr flexi brake hose starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 88,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nsf Headlight beam not visible lens needs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Osf headlight beam not visible lens needs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Osr flexi brake hose starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 88,019 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 85,903 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 84,017 miles

CORROSION TO CHASSIS AND CROSS MEMBER.

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGES. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 80,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 79,739 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 77,212 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 77,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 68,466 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 59,939 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 42,678 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 35,291 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 35,128 miles

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

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

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

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

both front swivel joints slightly pitted

Pass 28 Jun 2007 25,113 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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YM04 WVL is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WVL, 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 WVL is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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