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BF09 TVW

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,548 mi
Last recorded89,548 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 TVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 89,548 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2026 89,548 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2025 87,763 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 86,103 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 86,103 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 82,967 miles

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

Lights all round in general dim down when others are in operation. Still bright enough to be seen

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged but no sharp edges

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Transfer box to front axle/diff (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear wiper defective

Slight play in steering box/steering box components

Spare tyre defective Obviously under inflated

Fail 25 May 2023 82,967 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Dip stick faulty but oil still readable

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

Lights all round in general dim down when others are in operation. Still bright enough to be seen

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged but no sharp edges

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Transfer box to front axle/diff (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear wiper defective

Slight play in steering box/steering box components

Spare tyre defective Obviously under inflated

Pass 30 May 2022 78,026 miles

Offside Front small stone chip in windscreen

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

Pass 25 May 2021 71,817 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 68,000 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 68,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 62,970 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 May 2018 55,783 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 49,377 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 43,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 37,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear light lense has slight dammage

Pass 27 May 2014 32,049 miles

o/s rear light lense is dammaged

Pass 30 May 2013 26,189 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 19,204 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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BF09 TVW is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BF09 TVW, 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 BF09 TVW registered?

BF09 TVW is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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