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SF09 MGC

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,626 mi
Last recorded57,626 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 MGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 57,626 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OSR holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 57,624 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OSR holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 53,424 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner `D` bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body at both rear chassis mountings corroded ( Offside holed ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats not fitted ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop rear joint slight wear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 53,424 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner `D` bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body at both rear chassis mountings corroded ( Offside holed ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats not fitted ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop rear joint slight wear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 47,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 1 Aug 2018 47,864 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 39,435 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front prop shaft rear universal joint slightly worn

Rear prop shaft rear universal joint slightly worn

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2016 37,014 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 27,618 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 27,618 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 14,751 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 12,414 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 9,851 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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SF09 MGC is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SF09 MGC, 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 SF09 MGC registered?

SF09 MGC is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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