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A14 VRH

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

178,950 mi
Last recorded178,950 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 VRH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 178,950 miles

Nearside Front body to chassis mounting corroded

Offside Rear body to chassis mounting corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2025 178,946 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailarm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailarm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush front trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front body to chassis mounting corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush front trailarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body to chassis mounting corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 172,127 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 169,608 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Hub Vacuum pipe has slight corrosion, Nearside & Offside

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sills, Nearside & Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 166,449 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 163,512 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 156,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 144,122 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 132,874 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 132,365 miles

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

High level brake light not working

Offside Front Swivel housing seal leaking oil/ water.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 115,635 miles

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

Offside Front swivel hub slightly leaking grease

Pass 15 Jul 2015 99,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 99,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 82,531 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 62,951 miles

nearside front hub has slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 45,281 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front brake disc's slightly pitted

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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A14 VRH is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 45,753 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 A14 VRH, 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 17 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A14 VRH registered?

A14 VRH is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 February 2009.

Is A14 VRH safe to buy?

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