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SJ09 OOG

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

174,441 mi
Last recorded174,441 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 OOG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 174,441 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet at bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

surface rust underside

Fail 13 Mar 2023 174,441 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet at bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

surface rust underside

Pass 14 Mar 2022 171,002 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 166,358 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 166,358 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 151,803 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 151,803 miles

Emissions not tested due to broken exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 140,249 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 140,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 121,035 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 121,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 70 15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 103,178 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 86,201 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 86,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,356 miles

nearside and offside front anti rollbar saddle bushes worn

nearside front shocker lower bush worn

no rear seats available to check seatbelt operation properly

Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,749 miles

offside front brake binding,recommend checked

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 11 Mar 2013 43,964 miles

offside front brake binding slightly,recommend front brakes stripped and checked

rear seats removed,unable to check seat belts properly

Fail 11 Mar 2013 43,964 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

offside front brake binding slightly,recommend front brakes stripped and checked

rear seats removed,unable to check seat belts properly

Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,843 miles

runout on nearside and offside front brake discs

unable to check rear seatbelts,seats removed

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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SJ09 OOG is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SJ09 OOG, 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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SJ09 OOG is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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