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NJ59 SWU

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,350 mi
Last recorded105,350 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 SWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 105,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexy ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2025 105,329 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to offside wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside wheel cylinder to nearside wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexy ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 97,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexy ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 flexy to offside wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside wheel cylinder to nearside wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 97,207 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexy ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 flexy to offside wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside wheel cylinder to nearside wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 91,775 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 86,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 86,258 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - at rear joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 81,010 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 30 Mar 2020 78,193 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2020 78,191 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 73,184 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 73,184 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower King pin ? Has slight wear

Pass 18 Mar 2017 62,060 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 55,408 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 47,624 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 47,624 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 38,125 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 31,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2013 31,973 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted

front n/s tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,315 miles

front n/s and o/s brake discs pitted

front n/s tyre wear on outer edge

Fail 21 Aug 2012 26,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front n/s and o/s brake discs pitted

front n/s tyre wear on outer edge

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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NJ59 SWU is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NJ59 SWU, 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 NJ59 SWU registered?

NJ59 SWU is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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