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LM09 HYZ

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,070 mi
Last recorded48,070 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 HYZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 48,070 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 48,066 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 47,411 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 47,403 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2023 47,005 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 47,005 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 45,554 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 45,544 miles

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 43,578 miles

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

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 42,262 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 42,253 miles

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

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

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 41,177 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 38,917 miles

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

Front swivel seals Damp

Pass 14 Dec 2017 36,481 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 34,321 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 31,722 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 31,715 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 29,610 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 27,581 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 26,079 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 21,122 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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LM09 HYZ is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM09 HYZ, 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 LM09 HYZ registered?

LM09 HYZ is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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The MOT history for LM09 HYZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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