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AY54 LBP

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,062 mi
Last recorded73,062 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 LBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 73,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Front axle swivel housing leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle starting to corrode in various places

Fail 30 Jun 2026 73,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Front axle swivel housing leaking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle starting to corrode in various places

Pass 5 Jun 2025 68,323 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 68,323 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 64,408 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 64,405 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 58,746 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 58,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 56,931 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 55,493 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 55,474 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 54,754 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 54,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 53,673 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 52,734 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 52,713 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 51,538 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2016 50,942 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 50,359 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 May 2015 50,359 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 May 2014 49,188 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 47,862 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 21 May 2013 47,846 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 24 May 2012 44,794 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 38,431 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front axle oil seals weeping

Pass 13 Apr 2011 34,324 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,092 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 24,605 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 19,540 miles

front swivel hubs rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2007 15,326 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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AY54 LBP is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY54 LBP, 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 AY54 LBP registered?

AY54 LBP is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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