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CV54 DSE

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,913 mi
Last recorded86,913 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 DSE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 86,913 miles

Underside corroded

Welding repairs to underside

Pass 20 Mar 2024 83,608 miles

boot floor welded and corroded and painted,inner sills heavily welded and corroded and undersealed,sill covers fitted, corrosion to multiple places underside including suspension components and brake pipes n/s/f swivel joint damp

Fail 28 Feb 2024 83,437 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum back plate insecure both sides rotted through (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

boot floor corroded welded and painted... inner sills heaily welded corroded and undersealed... sill covers fitted,,, corrosion to multiple places underside including suspension components and brake pipes... nsf swivel joint damp

Pass 11 Mar 2023 80,536 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 78,716 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 78,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced slam panel os and ns (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 78,700 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 78,632 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 78,616 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both sides shock absorbers have corrosion to the casing

Front hydraulic pipes have corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (cover restricting view) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch cover loose

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Both sides shock absorbers have corrosion to the casing

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 77,494 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 76,096 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 74,621 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 74,621 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 68,558 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 60,777 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 55,876 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 51,596 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 48,001 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 47,996 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 47,973 miles

front inner brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2010 44,227 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 39,519 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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CV54 DSE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CV54 DSE, 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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CV54 DSE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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