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GD53 KLF

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,336 mi
Last recorded65,336 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 KLF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2021 65,336 miles

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 62,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 58,621 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 58,583 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 55,069 miles

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

Oil leaks from offside and nearside front hub seals.

Fail 29 Sep 2018 55,069 miles

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

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

Oil leaks from offside and nearside front hub seals.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 53,435 miles

Grease leaking from rear of both front hubs.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 52,091 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 50,645 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 49,543 miles

Front brake application requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2013 47,148 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,468 miles

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

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

offside front hub leaking oil

rear exhaust rusted

Fail 23 Jul 2012 44,468 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside front hub leaking oil

rear exhaust rusted

Fail 26 Aug 2011 38,042 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 38,042 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 31,095 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 24,527 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 17,544 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 11,262 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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GD53 KLF is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GD53 KLF, 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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GD53 KLF is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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