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BJ09 VZP

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,086 mi
Last recorded70,086 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 VZP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 70,086 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 68,664 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 68,652 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 68,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 65,931 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 61,963 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 60,359 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 59,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s both brake pipes greased front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s front head light lens slightly cracked but not affecting light out put (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 59,894 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 50,197 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 41,449 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 41,445 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 36,577 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 29,931 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 21,352 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 15,715 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 13,487 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 6,980 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 6,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BJ09 VZP is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ09 VZP, 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 BJ09 VZP registered?

BJ09 VZP is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ09 VZP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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