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LD59 UXJ

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

69,471 mi
Last recorded69,471 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 UXJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 69,471 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 66,767 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 66,766 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 58,360 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 58,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rearmost (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside smearing wiper blade

Offside Front fog light unit damaged

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 52,735 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 52,734 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn hub swivel joint is worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 47,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

OSF door catches on front wing when opened

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 47,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

OSF door catches on front wing when opened

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

battery warning light is on

Pass 14 Nov 2019 43,685 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 40,292 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight dimming with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front fog light unit broken

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight dimming with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both battery terminals loose

Pass 18 Jul 2017 36,349 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seatbelt not tested ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seatbelt not tested ()

Offside Rear brake backing plate damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage all round vehicle

Fail 18 Jul 2017 36,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

damage all round vehicle

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seatbelt not tested ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seatbelt not tested ()

Offside Rear brake backing plate damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective hole in sidewall ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 32,964 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Damage to vehicle body

Offside Rear Back plate damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2016 32,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Damage to vehicle body

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 30,125 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 30,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 24,928 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 24,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside and offside front tyres stating to wear on edges

Offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Offside front tyre low on pressure

Slight play in Offside rear wheel bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LD59 UXJ is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LD59 UXJ, 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 LD59 UXJ registered?

LD59 UXJ is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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