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HJ09 TYS

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,133 mi
Last recorded101,133 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 TYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 101,133 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 101,133 miles

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

Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 84,928 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 83,807 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 82,845 miles

ADVISE FRONT AXLE VAC PIPES CORRODING SLIGHTLY

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES, WALLS PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR AND FRONT TO REAR SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy ADVISE BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 81,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

front axle VAC pipes corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 78,814 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

towbar corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2020 75,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all axel VAC pipes corroded

rear exhaust flange and bolts corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 71,940 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 67,269 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 62,209 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 54,759 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 44,485 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 36,603 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,603 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 29,062 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 29,062 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 20,274 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

offside front tyre starting to perish

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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HJ09 TYS is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ09 TYS, 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 HJ09 TYS registered?

HJ09 TYS is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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