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DE54 KSU

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,446 mi
Last recorded103,446 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 KSU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 103,446 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 103,445 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear chassis mount holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab mount holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded within 30cm of a seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 98,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front lower swivel seal leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2023 94,293 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 94,293 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 90,287 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 87,405 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 85,310 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 83,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 83,559 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength DROP SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 79,874 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 73,969 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 71,741 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 68,685 miles

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

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

sills covered

Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,925 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on inner wall

sills covered

Pass 7 Sep 2013 63,265 miles

sills covered

Fail 5 Sep 2013 63,265 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

sills covered

Pass 30 Aug 2012 60,596 miles

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

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

sills coverd

Fail 29 Sep 2011 54,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,249 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 47,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads worn close to limit

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

rear silencer corroded

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,861 miles

front brake pads worn close to limit

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

rear silencer corroded

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,294 miles

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

wipers worn

Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,741 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,783 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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DE54 KSU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DE54 KSU, 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 DE54 KSU registered?

DE54 KSU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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The MOT history for DE54 KSU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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