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SH59 NWL

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,127 mi
Last recorded73,127 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 NWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 73,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 73,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 67,047 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission has an oil . possibly from the rear oil seal around propshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has corrosion . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 67,047 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken lower coil . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission has an oil . possibly from the rear oil seal around propshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has corrosion . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 62,895 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive rear gearbox oil seal to propshaft has an oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front tyres have cracking .205/70r15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge .205/70r15. (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension components have a coating of corrosion .

Fail 18 Apr 2024 62,894 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive rear gearbox oil seal to propshaft has an oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front brake discs have corrosion lines around the faces reducing the breaking area of the disc pads . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front tyres have cracking .205/70r15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge .205/70r15. (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension components have a coating of corrosion .

Pass 14 Apr 2023 57,037 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 52,723 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 52,618 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 52,541 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 48,772 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 41,895 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 41,884 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 34,716 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 26,061 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 17,232 miles

nearside wiper split

nearside front tyre worn edge and close to legal limit

Pass 24 Oct 2013 7,596 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 7,125 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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SH59 NWL 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 77.8%.

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 SH59 NWL, 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 SH59 NWL registered?

SH59 NWL is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 November 2009.

Is SH59 NWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH59 NWL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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