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SD09 VHN

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,924 mi
Last recorded123,924 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 VHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 123,924 miles

Offside Front body mount corroded

chassis rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2025 121,858 miles

front to rear fuel pipe rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2024 119,478 miles

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2023 117,201 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

body mounts corroded

chassis corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2022 113,750 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

body mounts corroded

chassis corroded

crack in windscreen

Pass 15 Jan 2021 110,931 miles

Chassis corroded and body mounting starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2021 110,931 miles

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

Chassis corroded and body mounting starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2020 108,425 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre perished badly

chassis very corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2020 108,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre perished badly

chassis very corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2019 105,571 miles

under side rusty

Fail 7 Jan 2019 105,569 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

under side rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2018 103,131 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 98,466 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 98,455 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside reading low (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside reading low (3.7.B.5b)

service brake efficiency low,53%

Pass 15 Apr 2016 91,473 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to pump (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle all corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 91,473 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to pump (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle all corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2016 91,293 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 83,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

under vehicle dirty

Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,749 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 17 Mar 2014 68,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 61,682 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 61,682 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,079 miles

gearbox oil leak

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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SD09 VHN is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 SD09 VHN, 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 SD09 VHN registered?

SD09 VHN is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for SD09 VHN shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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