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MF09 MKM

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

55,731 mi
Last recorded55,731 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 MKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 55,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis corroded and holed wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis mounting corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Spring mount top corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp lenses light cracking

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 50,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 48,813 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s rear & n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 48,812 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s rear & n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 48,795 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe on offside chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 46,144 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipes

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 43,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear inner & n/s rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2023 43,519 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear inner & n/s rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 39,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear & n/s along rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 35,133 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 35,171 miles

four wheel drive vacumn pipes corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2020 35,177 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

four wheel drive vacumn pipes corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 May 2020 34,853 miles

O/S/F swivel pin bearing has slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2019 31,597 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 28,257 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 25,741 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 23,242 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 20,355 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 17,147 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 13,919 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 10,307 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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MF09 MKM 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 76.2%.

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 MF09 MKM, 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 MF09 MKM registered?

MF09 MKM is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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