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NL59 HYB

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Purple Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,342 mi
Last recorded87,342 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 HYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 87,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 86,967 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 86,967 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 86,317 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 85,354 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 85,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 84,357 miles

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

Swivel hubs have slight play

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 84,357 miles

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

Swivel hubs have slight play

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 83,469 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 81,802 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 79,069 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 75,547 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 75,547 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 73,375 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 68,763 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 61,184 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Aug 2014 61,101 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2013 51,174 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 37,482 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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NL59 HYB 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 NL59 HYB, 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 NL59 HYB registered?

NL59 HYB is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is NL59 HYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL59 HYB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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