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BV04 NKD

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,016 mi
Last recorded69,016 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 NKD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 69,016 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 67,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 67,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 65,159 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 64,161 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 61,250 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 60,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2019 56,912 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 56,912 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 52,885 miles

EML on

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear seats folded unable to test

Pass 4 May 2017 48,217 miles

engine management warning light on

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2016 43,771 miles

EML illuminated

Pass 12 May 2015 38,775 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 35,779 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 May 2014 35,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,225 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s & n/s front tyres cracking om sidewalls

Fail 5 Apr 2013 34,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s & n/s front tyres cracking om sidewalls

Pass 5 Apr 2012 30,881 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 27,443 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 24,218 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge 205 70r15

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2009 21,280 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 17,491 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 13,794 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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BV04 NKD is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BV04 NKD, 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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BV04 NKD is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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