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BR03 CTO

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,571 mi
Last recorded75,571 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR03 CTO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 75,571 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 75,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 69,526 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 69,526 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 64,512 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 59,193 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 53,603 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 49,235 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 49,231 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 45,259 miles

Central exhaust mount rusted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

aux belt cracked

Fail 4 Nov 2019 45,259 miles

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

Central exhaust mount rusted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

aux belt cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2018 39,719 miles

power steering belt cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2017 35,014 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 33,356 miles

Very slight under body corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2016 30,247 miles

Rear exhaust silencer/intermediate pipe deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2015 26,356 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 22,661 miles

Front tyre wearing unevenly (outside edge)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 19,799 miles

All four tyres wearing unevenly

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2013 19,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All four tyres wearing unevenly

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Unable to see amount of wear on both front inside brake pads

Pass 15 Feb 2012 15,602 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 15,602 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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BR03 CTO is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BR03 CTO, 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 BR03 CTO registered?

BR03 CTO is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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