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SG59 YZN

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,208 mi
Last recorded66,208 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 YZN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 66,208 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 66,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2024 62,768 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 62,768 miles

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 58,929 miles

Central underbody fresh underseal

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 58,929 miles

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

Central underbody fresh underseal

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 58,828 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 58,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 55,651 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front hub seals seeping Oil

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 46,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust Rusty

undersealed resticting view

Pass 15 Oct 2018 41,439 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 40,666 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 40,665 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear shockers leaking (2.7.3)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,505 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 28,576 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 26,580 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 26,564 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 17,818 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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SG59 YZN is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SG59 YZN, 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 SG59 YZN registered?

SG59 YZN is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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