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BD54 VFK

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

95,941 mi
Last recorded95,941 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 VFK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 95,941 miles

Offside Front steering ball seal slight leak

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 95,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front steering ball seal slight leak

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 93,941 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all suspension components corroded

transmission vacum pipe corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2023 93,939 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all suspension components corroded

transmission vacum pipe corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 92,662 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

corrosion underbody

transmission vacum pipes corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 89,875 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

major corrosion underbody

transmission vaccum pipes corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2021 89,873 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

major corrosion underbody

transmission vaccum pipes corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 84,185 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion underbody

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2019 82,113 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2018 79,749 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 78,749 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 78,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 77,272 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 72,544 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 68,188 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 66,557 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,581 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 55,140 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,780 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 52,779 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 46,228 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 46,228 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 38,991 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 29,496 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 19,950 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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BD54 VFK 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 BD54 VFK, 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 BD54 VFK registered?

BD54 VFK is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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The MOT history for BD54 VFK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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