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J555 HYA

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,748 mi
Last recorded67,748 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 HYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 67,748 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 67,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (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

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing nsr & osr

Pass 17 Feb 2025 66,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brakes sighs of slight corrsion and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 63,068 miles

Underside and break pipes corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 60,127 miles

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Underside and exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 58,918 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 57,484 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 52,808 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 52,806 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 45,511 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 38,755 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 30,781 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 21,808 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 20,404 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 18,667 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 15,578 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 12,963 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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J555 HYA is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 J555 HYA, 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 J555 HYA registered?

J555 HYA is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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The MOT history for J555 HYA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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