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MT09 DWV

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Purple Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,257 mi
Last recorded103,257 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 DWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 103,257 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 103,252 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 97,006 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 96,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 88,482 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 78,318 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 78,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 71,331 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 67,040 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 62,980 miles

Nearside Front hub slight up and down movement

Offside Rear light lense reflector damaged not showing white

Rear shock absorbers lower bushes perishing

Pass 7 Nov 2018 60,796 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 59,877 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 54,229 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 54,225 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 46,239 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 37,793 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 33,627 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 33,627 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,978 miles

advise the front nearside tyre, the outer tread edge is starting to wear un-evenly and starting to wear low

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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MT09 DWV is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Purple with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MT09 DWV, 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 MT09 DWV registered?

MT09 DWV is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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