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BV04 NKP

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,559 mi
Last recorded68,559 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 NKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 68,559 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Aug 2022 68,139 miles

Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/under seal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front swivel hubs leaking

both inner wings corroded

rear seats been removed

Fail 4 Jul 2022 68,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front floor pan corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear link arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front inner wings corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

both front swivel hub joints slightly damp

Pass 25 Sep 2020 62,794 miles

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on both inner sills

corrosion on chassie and under body

corrosion on rear axle brackets

Fail 16 Sep 2020 62,794 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached axle bracket (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on chassie and under body

corrosion on rear axle brackets

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on both inner sills

Pass 17 Sep 2019 58,680 miles

corrosion on tow bar

surface corrosion on under body

Fail 11 Sep 2019 58,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

corrosion on tow bar

surface corrosion on under body

Pass 18 Sep 2018 50,794 miles

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

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))

corrosion on rear axle suspension brackets

corrosion on tow bar

Fail 14 Sep 2018 50,685 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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))

corrosion on rear axle suspension brackets

corrosion on tow bar

Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,113 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 35,105 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 34,989 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 31,791 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 31,777 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 27,705 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 25,842 miles

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

condition of rear exhaust box

rear head rests removed at time of test

side steps fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2013 25,840 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

condition of rear exhaust box

rear head rests removed at time of test

side steps fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2012 22,024 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 21,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 18,790 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 15,693 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 12,771 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 9,692 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 6,209 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 NKP is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV04 NKP, 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 NKP is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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