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SK59 XVS

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,844 mi
Last recorded74,844 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 XVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 74,844 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount / sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount / sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 71,320 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all tyres perished

Pass 9 Oct 2023 69,169 miles

nearside front body mount outrigger corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2022 66,568 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 66,547 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 64,846 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 64,846 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 58,471 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 58,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 52,932 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 and both perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust box heat shield insecure.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 44,844 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 44,844 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 36,997 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 36,901 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2014 29,399 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 24,838 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 15,433 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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SK59 XVS is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SK59 XVS, 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 SK59 XVS registered?

SK59 XVS is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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