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AV09 JMU

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,484 mi
Last recorded97,484 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 JMU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 97,484 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 92,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower swivel joint pin wear/ play

Nearside Front swivel joint seal leaking

Fail 20 May 2024 92,554 miles

Nearside 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))

Nearside Front Lower swivel joint pin wear/ play

Nearside Front swivel joint seal leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2023 84,326 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 84,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 72,609 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 72,581 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 64,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 62,813 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 59,964 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 56,070 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 50,265 miles

front wiper blades are split

nearside front tyre is low on the outer edge

nearside front tyre is on 2mm

Pass 18 Jun 2013 41,554 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear and nsf tyres cracked and perished

Pass 14 Jun 2012 29,765 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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AV09 JMU is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV09 JMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV09 JMU registered?

AV09 JMU is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 June 2009.

Is AV09 JMU safe to buy?

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