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AX54 MKU

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,186 mi
Last recorded103,186 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 MKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 103,186 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 103,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 100,620 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 96,325 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 92,018 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 89,070 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 85,038 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced ns front and os front mounts corroded holed (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 85,038 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced ns front and os front mounts corroded holed (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure 2 centre ex mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 81,371 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 78,806 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering and suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 77,628 miles

rear chassis and body corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 75,648 miles

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

Nearside front and nearside rear tubeless valve perished

Pass 5 Aug 2015 73,096 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 68,987 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 66,639 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 66,639 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 63,937 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 23 Aug 2010 60,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,257 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,395 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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AX54 MKU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AX54 MKU, 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 AX54 MKU registered?

AX54 MKU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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