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NG09 ZXH

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

89,855 mi
Last recorded89,855 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG09 ZXH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2025 89,855 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2024 88,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front body has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock casings starting to corrode

chassis has signs of surface corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2024 88,441 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front body has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock casings starting to corrode

chassis has signs of surface corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2023 86,465 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 83,225 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 83,160 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 79,388 miles

4wd 4L light flashing

Fail 5 Nov 2021 79,388 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box area (6.1.2 (a))

4wd 4L light flashing

Pass 8 Sep 2020 77,986 miles

corrosion underside

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 77,963 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting central mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

catalytic convertor heat shield loose

engine sump/oil pan corroded

general surface corrosion to all components (body chassis suspension)

various power steering pipes badly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 75,317 miles

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 14 Aug 2019 75,317 miles

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

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 72,129 miles

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

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

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Aug 2018 72,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2017 69,676 miles

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 66,699 miles

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to makers warning marks

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded out to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged spliting (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated on sideswall

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 64,800 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

n/s parking brake reading slightly low

o/s/r tyre deteriorated on sidewall

Fail 12 Aug 2015 64,798 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s parking brake reading slightly low

o/s/r tyre deteriorated on sidewall

Pass 13 Aug 2014 62,729 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 62,729 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 60,898 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 59,291 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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NG09 ZXH is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NG09 ZXH, 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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NG09 ZXH is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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