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CA54 VSG

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

75,631 mi
Last recorded75,631 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 VSG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 75,631 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure slightly corroded at mounting. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure slightly corroded at mounting. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 67,582 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 67,524 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both ARB D-Bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 63,775 miles

brake servo rusty

exhuast system rusty and slight blows

fuel lines near tank rusty

rear bumper repaired with tape

slight engine oil leaks

slight leaks at both front hub seals

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

slight play in offside front lower swivel joint

Pass 4 Feb 2022 62,180 miles

brake servo rusty

engine oil leaks

exhaust system rusty esp at joints and mounts

fuel lines rusty

rear bumper repaired with tape

slight leaks at both front hub seals

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

slight play in offside front lower swivel joint

Pass 18 Feb 2021 60,498 miles

brake servo rusty

exhaust system rusty esp at joints and mounts

fuel lines rusty

offside rear tyre worn and perished

rear bumper damage repaired with tape

screen wash cap missing

slight engine oil leaks

slight leaks at both front hub seals

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

slight play in offside front lower swivel joint

Pass 11 Feb 2020 58,643 miles

brake and fuel lines rusty

engine oil leaks

exhaust system rusty esp at joints and mounts

offside rear tyre worn and perished

rear bumper damage repaired with tape

rear exhaust rusty

sills rusty

slight leak at offside rear shock absorber

slight leaks at both front hub seals

Pass 22 Feb 2019 56,429 miles

exhaust system rusty esp at joints and mounts

front to rear brake and fuel lines rusty

near side of rear bumper repaired with tape

offside rear tyre perished

slight engine oil leaks

slight leak at offside rear shock absorber

Pass 14 Feb 2018 53,879 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 53,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 50,983 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2017 50,983 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 47,904 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 44,231 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 44,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 40,109 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 36,678 miles

Oil leak

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 36,678 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 32,946 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 32,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 29,453 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 25,317 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 25,317 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 20,725 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 16,014 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 15,666 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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CA54 VSG is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CA54 VSG, 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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CA54 VSG is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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