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LG09 EKJ

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

68,012 mi
Last recorded68,012 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 EKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 68,012 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 64,443 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 60,225 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 53,579 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 47,385 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 46,122 miles

Central Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Central Upper Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leak from rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracks on lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 46,121 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Central Upper Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leak from rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracks on lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 44,324 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output light cracking of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output light cracking of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Rear silencer corroded at seams but not blowing

Pass 6 Jun 2019 42,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking surface has a small amount of rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking surface has a small amount of rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak, significant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 38,912 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 34,949 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside headlight lens has small cracks, but not affecting the beam image

unable to inspect rear seat belts fully, due to seats being folded down

Pass 13 Jun 2016 31,094 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 27,307 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 22,263 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 16,377 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 13,774 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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LG09 EKJ is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LG09 EKJ, 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 LG09 EKJ registered?

LG09 EKJ is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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