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HY59 VGA

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,068 mi
Last recorded87,068 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 VGA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 87,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gear box and front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 83,235 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 79,194 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 73,278 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 73,253 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 68,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 63,533 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 63,530 miles

Steering locking device missing all steering joints (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 58,265 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 58,265 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 54,336 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 49,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly perished

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly perished

Pass 2 Aug 2016 44,649 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 37,912 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 31,093 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 24,698 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 17,976 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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HY59 VGA 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 82.4%.

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 HY59 VGA, 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 HY59 VGA registered?

HY59 VGA is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is HY59 VGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY59 VGA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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