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SB58 RCU

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,283 mi
Last recorded95,283 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB58 RCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 95,283 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 95,283 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 92,161 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 92,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 89,085 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 84,646 miles

all brakepipes undersealed

Pass 20 Oct 2021 81,392 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear differential end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 81,392 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aligned bulbs correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear differential end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 79,576 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 76,748 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 76,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 66,994 miles

All tyres approaching or on tread wear indicators

All tyres perished and cracked on tread pattern but no cords or wires exposed

Fail 30 Nov 2017 66,994 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

All tyres approaching or on tread wear indicators

All tyres perished and cracked on tread pattern but no cords or wires exposed

Pass 21 Nov 2016 52,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear wheel cylinder (across rear axle) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 37,321 miles

Nearside Front brake bind

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe corroded in clip on axle unable to fully check (3.6.B.2c)

metal pipes across front axle to hubs corroded

oil leak gearbox area

Fail 3 Dec 2015 37,321 miles

Nearside Front brake bind

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe corroded in clip on axle unable to fully check (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

metal pipes across front axle to hubs corroded

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 16 Feb 2015 33,554 miles

advise slight movement at both sides frontdrive ball joints

gearbox oil leaks

Fail 9 Feb 2015 33,459 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise slight movement at both sides frontdrive ball joints

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 17 Feb 2014 27,402 miles

oil leak at gearbox

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2013 21,612 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 16,068 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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SB58 RCU is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB58 RCU, 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 SB58 RCU registered?

SB58 RCU is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 February 2009.

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