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YR04 VWE

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,596 mi
Last recorded196,596 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 VWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 196,596 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 190,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 184,051 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 177,756 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 177,644 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 157,831 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 157,831 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 138,809 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 138,648 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 114,873 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 95,146 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 16 Feb 2011 95,146 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2010 76,371 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 56,474 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 56,419 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 35,148 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 14,711 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 14,711 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YR04 VWE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR04 VWE, 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

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What year was YR04 VWE registered?

YR04 VWE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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The MOT history for YR04 VWE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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