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CE54 VTK

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,372 mi
Last recorded120,372 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 VTK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 120,372 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 120,364 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 117,971 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 111,912 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 104,436 miles
Fail 9 May 2018

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 42,692 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 84,836 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 84,836 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 74,964 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

advise n/s/f wheel tight to turn by hand

Pass 28 Feb 2014 66,637 miles

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

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

slight brake bind front wheels

Fail 28 Feb 2014 66,637 miles

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

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

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

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

slight brake bind front wheels

Pass 26 Feb 2013 59,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 54,111 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 54,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 49,737 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 45,786 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 40,252 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 33,877 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 33,876 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 30,136 miles

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

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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CE54 VTK is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CE54 VTK, 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 CE54 VTK registered?

CE54 VTK is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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