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LR09 VPC

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,185 mi
Last recorded82,185 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 VPC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 82,185 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 82,185 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 72,895 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 72,822 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 69,249 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 65,174 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 60,817 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 57,380 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 56,365 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

both front headlights cracked but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 15 Jan 2019 52,659 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp broken sharp edges

both head lights cracked but not affection beam pattern

Fail 9 Jan 2019 52,651 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp broken sharp edges

both head lights cracked but not affection beam pattern

Pass 9 Jan 2018 47,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 42,293 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 35,924 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 32,868 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 29,819 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 25,170 miles

oiff side and near side front brake discs are corroded.

rear wiper blade is split.

small crack on near side headlamp.

Pass 1 May 2012 20,541 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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LR09 VPC is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LR09 VPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR09 VPC registered?

LR09 VPC is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is LR09 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR09 VPC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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