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KT09 KVX

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

68,611 mi
Last recorded68,611 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT09 KVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 68,611 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 65,461 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 65,443 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 1 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 59,238 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 59,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2023 59,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside body mounts rear and both center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension rod mounting modified but not seriously weakened Front and rear sway bars (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 58,913 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2022 58,913 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 58,489 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 58,489 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 57,441 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 52,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 52,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 46,322 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 60,094 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 30,349 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 22,799 miles

Nearside wiper blade split.

Fail 5 Mar 2014 22,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside wiper blade split.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 15,827 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 9,384 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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KT09 KVX is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KT09 KVX, 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 KT09 KVX registered?

KT09 KVX is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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The MOT history for KT09 KVX shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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