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RX59 BFA

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,701 mi
Last recorded69,701 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX59 BFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 69,701 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 69,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 65,950 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 65,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2024 61,038 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 55,481 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 47,799 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 47,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 39,039 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 38,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jan 2020 34,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusting on inner braking surface, approx. 1cm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusting on inner braking surface, approx. 3/4+ of surface! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jan 2019 29,107 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 23,844 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 18,859 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 12,617 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 8,710 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 8,285 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 6,318 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 3,214 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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RX59 BFA is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RX59 BFA, 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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RX59 BFA is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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