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DY54 JDK

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

159,593 mi
Last recorded159,593 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 JDK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 159,593 miles

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

Front inner flitches coroded

Rear boot floor corroded

both inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2025 159,169 miles

inner sills corroded

under carriage covered in underseal

Pass 15 Dec 2023 158,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 158,006 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Underbody / chassis covered underseal

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL

Pass 18 Jan 2022 154,257 miles

Offside Front 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))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Underbody + chassis covered in underseal

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL FOUR

Fail 13 Dec 2021 154,237 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength across rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central body to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 150,089 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play swivel housing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 145,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

boot floor corroded slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2018 139,374 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 137,510 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 137,510 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 132,753 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 131,332 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 128,767 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 111,551 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 93,056 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 73,391 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 59,014 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,649 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 29,670 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,670 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 25,659 miles

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

all metal brake pipes heavily greased

rear exhaust casing corroded

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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DY54 JDK is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DY54 JDK, 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 DY54 JDK registered?

DY54 JDK is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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The MOT history for DY54 JDK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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