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CA09 VZR

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,905 mi
Last recorded119,905 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 VZR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 119,905 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 119,896 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 119,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun Strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 111,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

front chassis corroded in areas not resulting in holes

offside front inner rack end slight play

rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

Pass 5 Nov 2020 96,180 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 96,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake low effort

Rear seats removed from vehicle rear seat belts still fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2019 76,174 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 75,044 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 75,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2018 73,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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 2 Mar 2017 64,862 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 61,867 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

offside front hub seal weeping

Fail 5 May 2016 61,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

offside front hub seal weeping

Pass 6 May 2015 57,529 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 53,015 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,732 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 24,246 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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CA09 VZR is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CA09 VZR, 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 CA09 VZR registered?

CA09 VZR is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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