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ET53 NKM

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,889 mi
Last recorded80,889 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 NKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 80,889 miles

Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam BOTH (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Front BOTH tyres wearing/worn on outer edges,205/70/15

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm,205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight seepage on o/s/f hub seal

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

Offside Rear seat base missing,seabelt not tested

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X4,205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

centre/rear exhaust mounts corroded/defective

rear exhaust box corroded

slight exhaust blow at catalyst

Fail 6 Aug 2025 80,889 miles

Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam BOTH (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Front BOTH tyres wearing/worn on outer edges,205/70/15

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm,205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight seepage on o/s/f hub seal

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

Offside Rear seat base missing,seabelt not tested

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X4,205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH,bottle empty (3.5 (a))

centre/rear exhaust mounts corroded/defective

rear exhaust box corroded

slight exhaust blow at catalyst

Pass 21 Aug 2024 78,771 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear seat base missing,seatbelt not tested

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play in hub

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 perished,205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight weep at O/S/F hub seal

Pass 2 Aug 2023 75,933 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 67,941 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both fronts (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 67,941 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both fronts (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 67,822 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both fronts (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 67,822 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working Both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both fronts (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 57,860 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective 2x (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front upper (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 57,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective 2x (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front upper (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 52,562 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 38,059 miles

Rear Seat belts not checked due to access

Rear bumper damaged but unlikely to become detached

Fail 13 Jul 2018 38,059 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belts not checked due to access

Rear bumper damaged but unlikely to become detached

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Both fronts (3.4 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 31,098 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Fail 16 Jan 2018 31,098 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both rear tyres perished

Centre exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 18,078 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 10,909 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 8,848 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 7,347 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 6,007 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 4,695 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 3,948 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 2,899 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 2,536 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 2,346 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 2,073 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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ET53 NKM is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ET53 NKM, 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 ET53 NKM registered?

ET53 NKM is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is ET53 NKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 NKM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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