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SP09 SDY

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,996 mi
Last recorded49,996 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 SDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 49,996 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 49,988 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2025 42,133 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 41,051 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded heavily coated in grease and under seal ()

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

Nearside Front bulkhead corroded out with prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake reading lower than expected

Oil leak, but not excessive both front traction joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2023 38,861 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Jan 2022 36,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 36,830 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 33,992 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 32,088 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 29,501 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2018 26,768 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 26,759 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 23,903 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes at offside off rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2016 21,015 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 18,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2014 15,146 miles

vibration felt from diff area when rear wheels spun up

Pass 1 Feb 2013 11,661 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 7,640 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 7,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SP09 SDY is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SP09 SDY, 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 SP09 SDY registered?

SP09 SDY is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is SP09 SDY safe to buy?

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