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AO09 FSP

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Purple Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,902 mi
Last recorded106,902 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 FSP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 106,902 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 101,121 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 101,079 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 101,079 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lowers (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 96,426 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 96,426 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 92,746 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

all four tyre valves slightly perished

Fail 13 Oct 2021 92,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

all four tyre valves slightly perished

Pass 15 Oct 2020 88,053 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

all tyre valves slightly perished

Fail 14 Oct 2020 88,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

all tyre valves slightly perished

Pass 9 Oct 2019 82,179 miles

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

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

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

all four tyre valves slightly perished

Pass 17 Oct 2018 76,800 miles

both rear shock absorber lower bushes slightly perished

both rear tyre valves slightly perished

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Oct 2017 70,154 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Inner Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 70,154 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Inner Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 62,339 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES CRACKED/DETIORATED

Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,697 miles

offside and nearside front and offside rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Oct 2014 46,755 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Oct 2013 35,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both offside front and rear tyres starting to perish in treads

Pass 17 Oct 2012 27,227 miles

n/s headlight cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 27,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front diff leaking

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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AO09 FSP is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Purple with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO09 FSP, 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 AO09 FSP registered?

AO09 FSP is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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