2004 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · WG54 BHP

The Jimny passed its most recent MOT on 10 July 2026 at 109,275 miles, yet the advisory list reveals a vehicle carrying long-term structural corrosion. The tester flagged corroded suspension mounting areas on both front outriggers, a corroded nearside rear seat belt anchorage, worn anti-roll bar pins and bushes on both front corners, and corroding offside rear fuel pipes. This pattern mirrors the previous three tests, confirming a stable but unresolved corrosion trend rather than an improving one. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 4,900 miles per year, low for a 22-year-old vehicle. The odometer moved from 80,791 miles in November 2017 to 95,769 miles by November 2019, then slowed sharply — only 453 miles covered between the November 2019 pass and the June 2020 test. Annual gains have since hovered between 600 and 3,800 miles, with just 620 miles recorded between July 2025 and July 2026. Such low usage often accelerates underbody deterioration because components rarely dry out or self-clean through regular driving. Structural integrity remains the primary concern. The chassis has shown corrosion within 30 cm of critical mountings since at least the June 2022 failure, which also recorded significantly reduced rigidity on the nearside rear structure and excessive corrosion near the towbar mounting. Brake pipes — front-to-rear and nearside rear — have appeared as corroded advisories at every test since 2017. All four coil springs have been flagged as corroded since 2021, and the 2024 failure added ABS and engine management lights, a non-functioning horn, failed stop lamp, and three perished tyres to the list. The 2025 test noted the brake fluid reservoir near minimum, suggesting possible seepage from those same corroded lines. A buyer should inspect the front and rear outriggers, chassis legs around suspension and seat belt anchor points, and the fuel tank breather and feed pipes on the offside rear. Verify that the anti-roll bar drop links and bushes move freely, and pressure-test the brake hydraulic system for leaks. The recurring tyre perishing indicates the car sits for long periods; check tyre date codes and sidewall cracking. While the Jimny currently holds a valid certificate, the corrosion footprint demands a thorough underbody examination before purchase.