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BK54 DHE

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,418 mi
Last recorded124,418 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 DHE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 124,418 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 120,063 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 120,063 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 115,454 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 115,438 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 110,819 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 110,819 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 103,505 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 103,505 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 103,491 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users swivel hub leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 94,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight play in steering box

Fail 24 May 2019 94,667 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 26 Apr 2018 84,789 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,206 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 75,206 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 71,009 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 70,389 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 69,103 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 68,650 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 68,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 68,202 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 67,130 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 67,090 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 65,940 miles

both stearing ball seals minor leaks

o/s/f stearing ball minor play half shaft nut was loose on first test

Fail 12 Oct 2010 65,938 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both stearing ball seals minor leaks

Fail 17 Sep 2010 65,939 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

play in o/s steering pivot

Pass 12 Oct 2009 60,085 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 60,085 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 51,178 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,175 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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BK54 DHE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK54 DHE, 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 BK54 DHE registered?

BK54 DHE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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