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LM58 VRE

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

34,861 mi
Last recorded34,861 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 VRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 34,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 34,860 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer leaking, (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible wrong type of bulb (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible wrong type of bulb (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 30,842 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusting

Fail 29 Nov 2024 30,840 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusting

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 24,250 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 17 Nov 2023 24,158 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 30 Nov 2022 19,717 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusting

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 29 Nov 2022 19,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush missing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush missing (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusting

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 24 Nov 2021 15,286 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 15,281 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 10,906 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 7,432 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 6,771 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 6,059 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 5,310 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 4,597 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 3,821 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 2,809 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 2,104 miles

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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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LM58 VRE is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LM58 VRE, 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 LM58 VRE registered?

LM58 VRE is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 February 2009.

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