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YV04 KPA

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,700 mi
Last recorded139,700 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 KPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 139,700 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 135,168 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle both hubs misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 135,074 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle both hubs misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 127,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 119,041 miles

Nearside Rear BACKING PLATE CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

SLIGHT OIL WEEP FROM REAR AXLE

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESIVE

Pass 26 Nov 2019 117,981 miles

Both front swivel housing seals damp.

General corrosion started on chassis , suspension and sills.

Minor oil leaks on engine, gearbox, transfer gearbox and offside rear axle.

Nearside front tyre tread on / close to legal limit.

Nearsie rear brakes backplate corroded.

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Slight wear on drivers seat belt.

Pass 20 Dec 2018 116,860 miles

General corrosion on suspension and under sills

Nearside front tyre tread close to legal limit

Nearside rear brakes backplate corroded

Slight wear on drivers seat belt

Very slight oil leak on offside rear axle

Pass 2 Jan 2018 114,760 miles

Corrosion on nearside rear brake backplate

Light corrosion on underbody and suspension

Nearside front tyre tread close to legal limit

Slight axle oil leak, nearside rear

Slight wear on drivers seat belt

Fail 29 Dec 2017 114,760 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Corrosion on nearside rear brake backplate

Light corrosion on underbody and suspension

Nearside front tyre tread close to legal limit

Slight axle oil leak, nearside rear

Slight wear on drivers seat belt

Pass 10 Jan 2017 113,218 miles

Slight axle oil leak, o/s/r

Slight corrosion started on underbody and suspension

Pass 25 Jan 2016 111,526 miles

Engine Oil Leak.

Minor general corrosion on underbody and components.

Steering Linkage has minor wear.

Fail 25 Jan 2016 111,526 miles

Engine Oil Leak.

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Minor general corrosion on underbody and components.

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

Steering Linkage has minor wear.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 104,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear wheel bearings worn

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion on rear sections of exhaust

general corrosion on suspension

slight engine oil leak

wipers worn

Pass 20 Jan 2014 97,313 miles

Crank Rear Oil Sealing is leaking.

Front Brake Discs are worn.

Front Tyres are approaching low.

Rear Bearings are worn, especially the N/S.

Rear Shockers and Front Springs are corroding.

Swivel Joints have minor play.

Washer Bottle Cap Missing.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 89,236 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 84,270 miles

Oil leak

foot brake pad slightly worn

n/s/fmirror cracked

o/s/f steering ball joint rusty

Fail 8 May 2012 84,270 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

foot brake pad slightly worn

n/s/fmirror cracked

o/s/f steering ball joint rusty

Fail 17 May 2011 73,144 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 17 May 2011 73,144 miles

n/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 11 May 2010 61,815 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 11 May 2010 61,811 miles

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

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside swivel housing has bad oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,208 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2009 50,981 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

oil leak o/s/f steering ball

Pass 29 May 2008 39,855 miles

rear exhaust box cover corroded

surface rust on steering balls

Pass 1 Jun 2007 27,737 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 27,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YV04 KPA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc 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 YV04 KPA, 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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YV04 KPA is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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