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PJ09 VAD

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,130 mi
Last recorded108,130 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 VAD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 108,130 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 108,130 miles

Emissions unable to be completed NO EOBD PORT CONNECTION (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 104,182 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 96,281 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 93,652 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 93,652 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 88,163 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mid row mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive trailing arm mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mid mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive trailing arm mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panhard rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout chassis extending to body mounts and suspension mounts

Fail 5 Jan 2023 88,163 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe running to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mid row mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive trailing arm mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mid mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive trailing arm mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panhard rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout chassis extending to body mounts and suspension mounts

Pass 7 Jan 2022 82,165 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 82,165 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective transfer box mount loose

Pass 6 Jan 2021 75,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 69,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear end of vehicle used as a van

Pass 19 Dec 2018 64,566 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 58,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 52,371 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 44,694 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 33,649 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 33,645 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 20,014 miles

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

n s f brake disc corroded

o s f brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 11,618 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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PJ09 VAD is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ09 VAD, 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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PJ09 VAD is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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