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KR09 KWB

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

114,260 mi
Last recorded114,260 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 KWB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 114,260 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear leaf spring mounting corroded

chassis corrosion

welding repairs to chassis covered in underseal

Pass 5 Dec 2024 111,240 miles

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced middle (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 111,235 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced middle (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 109,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to underbody,chassis rails and various suspension components

Fail 9 Oct 2023 109,848 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to underbody,chassis rails and various suspension components

Pass 12 Oct 2022 105,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15H (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 105,390 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

BOTH NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE INNER CHASSIS RAILS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 105,390 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

BOTH NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE INNER CHASSIS RAILS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 100,762 miles

FUEL PIPE'S CORRODED

TOW BAR HAS EXCESSIVE SURFACE CORROSION

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 100,762 miles

FUEL PIPE'S CORRODED

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

TOW BAR HAS EXCESSIVE SURFACE CORROSION

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 94,865 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 89,391 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 80,380 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 71,940 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 65,408 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 65,408 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 59,086 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 59,003 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 51,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres staring to crack

Fail 7 Oct 2014 51,411 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres staring to crack

Pass 16 Oct 2013 42,922 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 42,914 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 37,022 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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KR09 KWB is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KR09 KWB, 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 KR09 KWB registered?

KR09 KWB is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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