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AK54 WHV

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,632 mi
Last recorded116,632 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 WHV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 116,632 miles

front hub breather pipes corroded

odd rear road springs fitted

offside front hub tractor unit slight oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2025 116,632 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure front pipe bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front hub breather pipes corroded

odd rear road springs fitted

offside front hub tractor unit slight oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2024 111,132 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 110,484 miles

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

Nearside Front welding repairs heavily undersealed

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front welding repairs heavily undersealed

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 110,448 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 109,644 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 108,682 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 108,682 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 107,574 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 107,574 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 107,058 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 107,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 96,063 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 91,403 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 88,654 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 88,628 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre section support mount broken

exhaust rear box damaged and pin holed

oil leak

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 2 Mar 2013 86,963 miles

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

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

offside front sidelight dull

Pass 16 Mar 2012 82,901 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 82,901 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 78,900 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 76,292 miles

Corrosion throughout underside

Corrosiron to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Corrosiron to front and rear suspension

Fail 18 May 2010 76,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Corrosion throughout underside

Corrosiron to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Corrosiron to front and rear suspension

Pass 10 Dec 2009 70,075 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 57,270 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 45,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen milky in n/s and o/s bottom corners

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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AK54 WHV 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 AK54 WHV, 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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AK54 WHV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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