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J500 SKS

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,704 mi
Last recorded75,704 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 SKS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 75,704 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 69,180 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 63,050 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 56,433 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 49,570 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 43,397 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 43,397 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 41,605 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 38,141 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 35,552 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 32,078 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 26,255 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 26,255 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 19,573 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 19,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

ns rear light unit, lens broken. not showing white light at time of test

Pass 27 Jan 2014 13,532 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 13,532 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 12,156 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 8,214 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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J500 SKS is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 J500 SKS, 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 J500 SKS registered?

J500 SKS is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 March 2009.

Is J500 SKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 SKS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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