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AB09 TAB

2013 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,878 mi
Last recorded48,878 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Suzuki Jimny34,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB09 TAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 48,878 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2025 48,878 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2024 46,222 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2024 46,222 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 43,157 miles

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

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

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

play at n/s/f hub

Fail 13 Sep 2023 43,157 miles

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

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

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

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

play at n/s/f hub

Fail 8 Sep 2023 43,129 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% O/S/R Low Effort (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hub Seal Slight Leak

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

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

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

Underside Corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2022 39,842 miles

Nearside Front hub has slight leak

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 37,485 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 32,222 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 28,555 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 25,542 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2017 23,095 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 20,740 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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AB09 TAB is a 2013 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,894 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 AB09 TAB, 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 13 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AB09 TAB registered?

AB09 TAB is a 2013 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 September 2013.

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