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SH58 VHP

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,757 mi
Last recorded102,757 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 VHP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 102,757 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Behind Wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Behind Wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Infront of Wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Behind Wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Behind Wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Infront of Wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under Vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At ABS Pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Engine Bay (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear Under Vehicle

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Hub Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Corrosion Within 30cm (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Link Rod Axle to Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective Fractured

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Link Rod Axle to Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Hub Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Link Rod Axle to Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Engine Mount Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Link Rod Axle to Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Steering Box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 100,777 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 100,762 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 98,726 miles

Exhaust flange deteriorated

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 98,726 miles

Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust flange deteriorated

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 94,576 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective transfer box mounting broken

Fail 23 Jun 2023 94,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective transfer box mounting broken

Pass 27 Aug 2021 92,059 miles

Gearbox mounting defective transfer box mounting bracket corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2021 92,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub swivel pins/bearings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub swivel pin /bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective transfer box mounting bracket corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 85,736 miles

Gearbox mounting defective transfer box mounting bracket corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2020 85,726 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective transfer box mounting bracket corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2019 79,748 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 78,804 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 73,335 miles

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

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

Oil leak gear box output shaft seal

Pass 31 Jan 2017 65,530 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 58,520 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 48,579 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 48,579 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 40,071 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 31,470 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 23,703 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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SH58 VHP is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Black 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 SH58 VHP, 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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SH58 VHP is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 January 2009.

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