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GJ54 KLE

2004 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

70,716 mi
Last recorded70,716 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Jimny55,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 KLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 70,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 69,097 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All springs have corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop U/J and splines have wear. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle to chassis bar. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 67,383 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferules have light corrosion sprayed in black material. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard rod. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion at various points along length. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear rigid pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded X 2 pipes. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion at various points a long length (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 65,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Partly obscured by black substance. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Minor surface corrosion along chassis rails in various locations. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has surface corrosion in various location along its length. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Partly obscured by black substance. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Minor corrosion along length of chassis rail at various locations. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 65,926 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed within prescribed area of front seat belt mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Partly obscured by black substance. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Minor surface corrosion along chassis rails in various locations. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has surface corrosion in various location along its length. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Partly obscured by black substance. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Minor corrosion along length of chassis rail at various locations. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 65,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 65,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 64,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

condensation in o/s front fog light

corrosion in o/s and n/s front axle spheres

oil leak from engine area

slight corrosion in all flexible brake hose ferrules

surface corrosion in all suspension components and parts of chassis

Fail 8 Dec 2020 64,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

condensation in o/s front fog light

corrosion in o/s and n/s front axle spheres

oil leak from engine area

slight corrosion in all flexible brake hose ferrules

surface corrosion in all suspension components and parts of chassis

Pass 3 Dec 2019 64,681 miles

Both front hub spheres are corroded

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 64,196 miles

under side of vehicle going rusty

Fail 28 Feb 2018 64,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

under side of vehicle going rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2017 63,673 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 63,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 55,839 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 51,050 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 48,571 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,523 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 42,971 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,971 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,948 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 34,835 miles

ENGINE COOLANT BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD LOW 205/70/15

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW 205/70/15

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATING

REAR MAIN OIL SEAL LEAKING

Pass 5 Sep 2009 26,408 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 23,556 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 19,271 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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GJ54 KLE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GJ54 KLE, 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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GJ54 KLE is a 2004 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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