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LT09 VTK

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,631 mi
Last recorded71,631 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 VTK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 71,631 miles

Nearside Front bumper/body damage,rear exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 71,631 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper/body damage,rear exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 65,756 miles

Nearside Front bumber damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2024 58,621 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2024 58,621 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2024 58,499 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2023 51,031 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 41,728 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

all exhaust system corroded

battery slightly loose but not likely to fall from carrier

both front and both rear coil springs corroded

both front and both rear tyre valve stems slightly perished

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

offside rear and both front tyres slightly perished

spare tyre pressure low

unable to see condition of inner front brake pads

Fail 6 Jun 2022 41,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

all exhaust system corroded

battery slightly loose but not likely to fall from carrier

both front and both rear coil springs corroded

both front and both rear tyre valve stems slightly perished

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

offside rear and both front tyres slightly perished

spare tyre pressure low

unable to see condition of inner front brake pads

Pass 11 Jun 2021 112,042 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2020 28,825 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 26,732 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 24,564 miles

Central Front Wax oil has dissapeared from most of the underneath of vehicle resulting in a lot of surface rust. In places breather pipes to the front and rear axle look as if they would snap if moved.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 23,944 miles

Nearside front and the rear tyres have started to perrish

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in some parts (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 23,944 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front and the rear tyres have started to perrish

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in some parts (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 23,110 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 22,127 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 18,661 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 13,827 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 7,568 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 7,568 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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LT09 VTK is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc 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 LT09 VTK, 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 LT09 VTK registered?

LT09 VTK is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is LT09 VTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT09 VTK 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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