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HY09 XEU

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

67,600 mi
Last recorded67,600 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 XEU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 67,600 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 67,599 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front heat shield loose(cat)

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 65,652 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracking (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 63,466 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2023 61,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer blocked but enough fluid to clear screen

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 58,753 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2021 56,029 miles

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

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2020 54,952 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 52,115 miles

Rear Please ensure rear seats are in upright position for next test. (seat belt testing).

Pass 17 Mar 2018 49,498 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 47,889 miles

Central Lower Exhaust system heat shield insecure.

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished in the tread.

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Tyre heavily perished and has a deep cut in the inner tread.

Rear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Rear Rear seats not fitted.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

rear box starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,925 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Mar 2014 34,307 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 27,099 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,139 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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HY09 XEU is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Blue 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 HY09 XEU, 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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HY09 XEU is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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