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OU09 WZG

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Purple Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,677 mi
Last recorded121,677 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 WZG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 121,677 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 120,244 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transferbox pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 120,244 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transferbox pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 117,526 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from transfer box pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 114,985 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 109,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 109,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 102,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 96,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 89,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 89,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 81,522 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 68,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 68,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 52,146 miles

Front x2 diff lock pipes slightly corroded

Front x2 tyres perished

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil X2 (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 41,443 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 41,443 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 37,456 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 18,424 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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OU09 WZG 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 OU09 WZG, 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 OU09 WZG registered?

OU09 WZG is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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