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KT59 WRU

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Purple Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,240 mi
Last recorded75,240 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT59 WRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 75,240 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 75,235 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 72,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

fuel tank cover corroded

general corrosion under vehicle

Fuel Pipe/s corroded corroded all over ()

Pass 11 Mar 2024 69,136 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 68,273 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint seal slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 19 Aug 2022 64,589 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 61,124 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog cage ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog cage ()

Fail 27 Aug 2021 61,124 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front / rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog cage ()

Pass 13 Aug 2020 57,481 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 54,207 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

fuel line corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2018 50,396 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 46,467 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 41,941 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 41,941 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 38,917 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 38,914 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre scrubbed on the outer edge

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Sep 2014 27,630 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 16,761 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 6,208 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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KT59 WRU is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Purple with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KT59 WRU, 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 KT59 WRU registered?

KT59 WRU is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is KT59 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT59 WRU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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