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DE54 NXU

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

134,409 mi
Last recorded134,409 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 NXU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 134,409 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight play swivel housing joints near side off side

Fail 16 Dec 2025 134,350 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill filled (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mounting rear boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive upper spring mountings both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 129,355 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 122,720 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 117,327 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 117,283 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel lines corroded centre rear

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 110,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all around plus coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 104,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 rear and main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front x 2 hub seals slight seepage

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s undersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 98,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front x2 hub oil seals slight seepage

n/s and o/s under sills corrosion and outer covers fitted

x4 tyres cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2018 95,348 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 92,675 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 91,046 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 88,603 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 85,656 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 85,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 76,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 66,146 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 66,146 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 56,325 miles

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

n/s and o/s front knuckels corrodded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,340 miles

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

n/s and o/s wipers just ok

Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,862 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 21,504 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,584 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Tyres slightly deteriorated

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 NXU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NXU, 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 NXU registered?

DE54 NXU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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