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MK59 LKP

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

108,878 mi
Last recorded108,878 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 LKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 108,878 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 108,740 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 101,794 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 101,755 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 97,523 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 May 2024 97,515 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2023 93,996 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 93,996 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 89,570 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 89,568 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2021 87,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2021 87,453 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Panhard rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre In an area not repairable ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 79,731 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 77,809 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 77,809 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 71,884 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 71,826 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating application uneven (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 65,738 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 65,606 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 65,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 60,820 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 60,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear slight cracks and splits

Nearside Rear tyre slight splits and cracks

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 49,682 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear slight cracks and splits

Nearside Rear tyre slight splits and cracks

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

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 37,598 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 26,248 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 16,346 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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MK59 LKP is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 MK59 LKP, 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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MK59 LKP is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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