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HV09 EXC

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

121,641 mi
Last recorded121,641 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 EXC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 121,641 miles

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 112,627 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair front brakes only just met requirements as far as balance is concerned until the front brakes locked up on brake tester (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rigid brake pipe corroded and corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe across rear axle corroded and corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 102,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 95,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm on outer primary section of tyre tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight in and out movement on half shaft / wheel bearing assembly (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 87,727 miles

Offside Front slight play in hub assembly

Fail 23 Jun 2022 87,660 miles

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 84,018 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 79,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner seal is slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 73,094 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 67,943 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 61,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 55,032 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 49,530 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 43,598 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 36,614 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,493 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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HV09 EXC is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HV09 EXC, 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 HV09 EXC registered?

HV09 EXC is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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