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LV09 UDE

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,919 mi
Last recorded59,919 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 UDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 59,919 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 59,500 miles

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

Transmission oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2025 59,500 miles

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

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

Transmission oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2024 58,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

transmission oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2023 57,853 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive underside covered in transmission oil (no drips during test) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop, rear UJ. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop, rear UJ. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode @ offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 56,738 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 55,260 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Oil Leak - Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Leaking - Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 55,260 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Oil Leak - Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Leaking - Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 53,662 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 52,024 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 48,140 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front signs of very slight sticking brake

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 43,236 miles

Oil leak gear box

Pass 14 Jul 2016 38,524 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

trims fitted over sills can not fully inspect

Pass 21 Jul 2015 33,773 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear tyres cracked

Pass 21 May 2014 26,853 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 22,949 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 16,815 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 16,141 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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LV09 UDE is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LV09 UDE, 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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LV09 UDE is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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