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AO54 LWL

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,458 mi
Last recorded97,458 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 LWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 97,458 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 97,458 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 92,755 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 85,027 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 82,726 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 80,671 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 80,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 73,733 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 66,795 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 66,795 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 62,609 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 59,570 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 59,570 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 56,363 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 56,363 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle off side low (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 53,422 miles

centre exhaust mount missing and front corroded very thin . Will require attention soon

oil leak from transfer box

Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,758 miles

2x exhaust mounts missing but system still secure

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

breather pipes on front axle corroded

sideskirts fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,967 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 34,659 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,382 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 25,804 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 17,925 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 17,925 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 9,371 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 7,237 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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AO54 LWL is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO54 LWL, 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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What year was AO54 LWL registered?

AO54 LWL is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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