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PH55 MAE

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,222 mi
Last recorded43,222 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH55 MAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 43,222 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 42,765 miles

under body and various components have surface corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2024 42,751 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to binding failure (1.2.1 (g))

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

under body and various components have surface corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2023 42,229 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 41,118 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 41,118 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 40,153 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 39,050 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 38,040 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 36,674 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 34,478 miles

Front brake imbalance quite high

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shocks lower rubber mounting cracking

Fail 5 Sep 2017 34,477 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake imbalance quite high

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shocks lower rubber mounting cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2016 31,664 miles

Front tyres perished & cracking in treads Nearside front tyre uneven wear , worn off inner edge.

Rear tyres perished & cracking in treads

Pass 10 Aug 2015 28,585 miles

front & rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Aug 2014 25,608 miles

Front & Rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Sep 2013 20,422 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 15,586 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,565 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 15,564 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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PH55 MAE is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PH55 MAE, 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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PH55 MAE is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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