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YY04 DWL

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,776 mi
Last recorded114,776 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 DWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 114,776 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2024 111,944 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 111,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 111,870 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 104,288 miles

under side is rusty nothing wrong at time of test

Pass 23 Dec 2021 103,333 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 103,333 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 101,996 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 101,944 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 94,566 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 91,220 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust slight blow

Fail 8 Jun 2018 91,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust slight blow

Pass 9 Jun 2017 86,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 82,488 miles

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

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 80,127 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 75,622 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 75,621 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 67,700 miles

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

slight oil leak out of o/s front steering swivel joint

Pass 9 Jun 2012 56,799 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear silencer heavily deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2012 56,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

rear silencer heavily deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2011 47,197 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,979 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 36,975 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 32,636 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 27,075 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 20,416 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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YY04 DWL is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver 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 YY04 DWL, 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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YY04 DWL is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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