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RV09 OTR

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,835 mi
Last recorded37,835 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 OTR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 37,835 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play Off Steering Box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Unable to check rear seat belts seats down with items on them

Fail 1 Oct 2025 37,832 miles

Central Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play Off Steering Box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Unable to check rear seat belts seats down with items on them

Pass 26 Sep 2024 34,399 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 31,336 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 28,047 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 108,337 miles

1 x number plate light not working

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

under vehicle very muddy cant see items

Fail 24 Aug 2021 108,337 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

1 x number plate light not working

slight exhaust blow from rear

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

under vehicle very muddy cant see items

Pass 25 Aug 2020 105,671 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019 102,122 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 89,270 miles

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 77,661 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 64,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Also cracked in lense (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 50,807 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 43,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 32,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 24,623 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 20,349 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear seats folded down, tested as presented

Pass 7 Feb 2012 20,349 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear seats folded down, tested as presented

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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RV09 OTR is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV09 OTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV09 OTR registered?

RV09 OTR is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 March 2009.

Is RV09 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV09 OTR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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