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SP09 SEY

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,087 mi
Last recorded56,087 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 56,087 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive prop shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake backing plates corroded

under side of vehicle heavily waxed

Fail 5 Aug 2025 56,075 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. missing (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive prop shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake backing plates corroded

under side of vehicle heavily waxed

Pass 27 Aug 2024 55,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear & offside rear brake drum back plates corroding

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

all suspension componants corroding

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 16 Aug 2024 55,706 miles

Central Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear & offside rear brake drum back plates corroding

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

all suspension componants corroding

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Aug 2023 55,002 miles

front & rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 54,035 miles

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear seat back rest and seat belt stork removed

Rear brake back plates corroded

chassis corroded and coated with underseal

Fail 10 Aug 2022 53,979 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear seat back rest and seat belt stork removed

Rear brake back plates corroded

chassis corroded and coated with underseal

Pass 26 Aug 2021 51,976 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 50,547 miles

Offside Front Slight Play on Front Hub

Pass 29 Feb 2020 49,884 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 49,884 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 48,303 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 45,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front slight bind on brake

Pass 1 Feb 2017 44,697 miles

PLASTIC COVERS ON SILLS

Pass 1 Mar 2016 33,167 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 28,336 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 23,004 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 18,194 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 12,992 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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SP09 SEY 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 SEY, 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 SEY registered?

SP09 SEY is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is SP09 SEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP09 SEY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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