2004 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · YK04 AGM

The 2004 Suzuki Jimny remains roadworthy per the latest MOT pass recorded on 23 November 2024 at 140,111 miles, where the tester logged no defects or advisories. Across the supplied history the maintenance trend is stable, with clean passes in December 2023, May 2019 and December 2017, interrupted only by a December 2018 failure that curiously listed no defects. At approximately 22 years of age the Jimny carries 140,111 miles on the clock, equating to a modest 6,369 miles annually. The records expose a notable testing void between 13 May 2019 at 135,980 miles and 1 December 2023 at 139,295 miles, just 3,315 miles accrued across those fifty-four months. Such sparse data points to extended storage or very light use rather than cumulative drivetrain strain, though it leaves calibration of wear items uncertain. No recurring mechanical faults appear in the DVSA entries, yet the 2018 fail with zero recorded defects demands scrutiny of its root cause via official paperwork to exclude any omitted corrosion or exhaust emissions concern. Given the age and likely periods of inactivity, a buyer should inspect front suspension bushes, coil springs and brake calipers for binding or seizure, as rubber perishes and discs rust when a vehicle stands. Structural integrity around chassis outriggers and sills should be assessed for rust, a known Jimny vulnerability unaffected by clean MOTs if superficial at test time. The low annual mileage offers some assurance on consumables, but in-person checks of tyre sidewalls and wiper condition remain prudent given the elapsed time since the last examination.