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GF54 KOU

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,382 mi
Last recorded91,382 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 KOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2019 91,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Hub Seal Leaking

Offside Front King Pin Has Play

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 83,263 miles

o/s/f hub seal weeping slightly

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Fail 13 Dec 2018 83,263 miles

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

o/s/f hub seal weeping slightly

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 22 Nov 2017 72,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

eml lamp on

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f hub seal weeping

Pass 6 Dec 2016 60,542 miles

o/s/f hub seal weeping

eml lamp on

both rear tyre valves perished

Fail 5 Dec 2016 60,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyre valves perished

eml lamp on

o/s/f hub seal weeping

Pass 22 Dec 2015 47,044 miles

eml lamp on

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

o/s/f hub weeping

Pass 2 Jan 2015 38,036 miles

front brake discs started to corrode.

rear exhaust hits body.

Fail 29 Dec 2014 38,036 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

front brake discs started to corrode.

front brake pads getting low.

n/s wiper blade ends split.

rear exhaust hits body.

Pass 27 Dec 2013 30,575 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 4 Feb 2013 29,820 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 29,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 28,921 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 24,097 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 14,582 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 9,435 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 7,070 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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GF54 KOU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GF54 KOU, 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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GF54 KOU is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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