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DG54 NPV

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

141,737 mi
Last recorded141,737 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 NPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 141,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody part undersealed and corrosion on testable components and surfaces

Pass 17 Apr 2025 138,323 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Apr 2024 134,401 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 131,833 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 129,583 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 129,583 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 129,409 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 129,390 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 120,748 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 120,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 116,523 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 116,523 miles

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 101,645 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 88,140 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 79,556 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 79,556 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 72,133 miles

Both underside sills rusting.

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Exhaust tail box deteriorating.

Pass 13 Dec 2014 64,950 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2014 64,950 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2013 57,700 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jul 2013 57,700 miles

exhaust deteriorated

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jun 2012 51,268 miles

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

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,959 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2010 33,683 miles

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

front discs pitted

o/s and n/s rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2009 25,926 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 17,213 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 14,807 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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DG54 NPV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DG54 NPV, 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 DG54 NPV registered?

DG54 NPV is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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