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DN54 SBZ

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,127 mi
Last recorded106,127 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 SBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2025 106,127 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed due to very high lambda readings likely caused by exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under headlight (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch/body (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking on steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front axle swivel joints corroded & slight oil leaking through seals

Front bumper damaged

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body corroded throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed, behind headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside front fog lamp insecure

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed, behind headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security towing eye/chassis has been damaged & mounting heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively all 3 propshaft universal joints have slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis corroded throughout (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 100,703 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play swivel joint (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 100,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play swivel joint (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 95,438 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 95,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 90,002 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 22 Sep 2022 90,002 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Sep 2021 95,476 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 92,635 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 79,713 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 88,443 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 78,379 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 77,321 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 76,450 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded cross axle x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 76,450 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil swivil seal (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded cross axle x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 73,741 miles

Offside Front swivel seal leeking

Fail 7 Sep 2015 73,741 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front swivel seal leeking

Pass 7 Oct 2014 72,966 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 71,563 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 68,726 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 67,299 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 65,557 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 62,377 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 62,377 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 53,801 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 53,801 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 39,346 miles

Nearside 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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DN54 SBZ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN54 SBZ, 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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DN54 SBZ is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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