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YY04 MZT

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,753 mi
Last recorded86,753 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 86,753 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 86,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and sill back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front inner wings corroded

Pass 28 May 2025 80,976 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

both front inner wings corroded

front differential breather pipes corroded

Fail 21 May 2025 80,975 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing corroded aound rear chasis mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing corroded around rear chasis mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

both front inner wings corroded

front differential breather pipes corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2024 74,722 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 72,943 miles

Corrosion to nearside front inner wing behind head lamp and upper front panel corroded

Corrosion to offside front inner wing behind head lamps

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Swivel joint bearing has slight movement

Offside Front Swivel joint bearing has slight movement

Pass 30 May 2022 71,318 miles

Corrosion to both front inner wings behind head lamps

Corrosion to nearside front upper front panel

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel joint bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Swivel joint bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 71,318 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Corrosion to both front inner wings behind head lamps

Corrosion to nearside front upper front panel

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel joint bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Swivel joint bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 70,144 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2020 69,296 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2020 69,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2019 68,344 miles

Rear back box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2019 68,344 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2018 66,802 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 65,106 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 59,755 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2016 59,755 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2015 56,892 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 53,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,305 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 45,733 miles

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,800 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 37,854 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 33,706 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 30,378 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres have surface cracks

Fail 27 Oct 2008 30,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

nearside front and both rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,206 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 25,584 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 MZT is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MZT, 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 MZT is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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