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SA09 LHW

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,533 mi
Last recorded118,533 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 LHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 118,533 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various components undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Nov 2024 118,330 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside osr wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various components undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Dec 2023 103,935 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 100,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe joint corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 94,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all presented wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody presented wax oiled

Fail 2 Nov 2021 94,971 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all presented wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody presented wax oiled

Pass 1 Mar 2021 93,431 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 1 Mar 2021 93,428 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 88,265 miles

Nearside Rear body mounting area corroded (soft)

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2020 88,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear body mounting area corroded (soft)

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2019 83,378 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 83,373 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested

Pass 6 Mar 2018 78,900 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 78,896 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside wiper torn

Pass 2 Mar 2017 73,868 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 70,057 miles

plastic sill covers are fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Mar 2016 70,049 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

offside wiper torn slightly

plastic sill covers are fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2015 65,045 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside headlamp glass is cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2015 65,043 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside headlamp glass is cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2014 59,570 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 53,086 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 46,443 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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SA09 LHW is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SA09 LHW, 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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SA09 LHW is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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