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SB09 EFC

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,634 mi
Last recorded34,634 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 EFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 34,634 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Several areas of corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Slight play in the lower hub swivel pin

Offside Front Lower Slight play in the lower hub swivel pin

Fail 22 Aug 2022 34,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Several areas of corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Slight play in the lower hub swivel pin

Offside Front Lower Slight play in the lower hub swivel pin

Offside Rear Rear light cluster cracked and taped up

Pass 2 Mar 2021 32,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perished on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Swivel joint lower pin has slight play OSF

Fail 2 Mar 2021 32,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perished on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Swivel joint lower pin has slight play OSF

Pass 24 Jul 2019 31,419 miles

Nearside Front Steering swivel / sphere has play in lower and upper pins

Offside Front Steering swivel / sphere has play in lower and upper pins

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 29,462 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 29,462 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 27,321 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both brake pipes across the rear axle have corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe front to rear has corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 24,540 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded rear hard brakelines all corroded at clamps and brackets still serviceable (3.6.B.2c)

Front front tires showing signs of weathering surface cracks all over

Lower Body has slight corrosion lower under side has rust showing on several areas axles pipes chassis rails and suspension (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged but covered so no white light is visible (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 22,523 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 20,234 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 20,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 17,127 miles

Front Discs Corroded Inner Edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 13,319 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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SB09 EFC is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SB09 EFC, 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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What year was SB09 EFC registered?

SB09 EFC is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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