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HV59 LUA

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,227 mi
Last recorded77,227 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 LUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 77,227 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 74,267 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 74,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2024 71,571 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 69,667 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 67,810 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 67,788 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 63,767 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 63,765 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 61,754 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 61,754 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 56,808 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 50,441 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 50,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 45,649 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 40,778 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 34,769 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 26,089 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 16,902 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 6,034 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 5,395 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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HV59 LUA is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HV59 LUA, 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 HV59 LUA registered?

HV59 LUA is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is HV59 LUA safe to buy?

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