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SP09 URZ

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,846 mi
Last recorded110,846 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2025 110,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking Swivel steering joint (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking Swivel steering joint (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Various suspension bushes worn Front and Rear of vehicle

Various suspension components and steering components in moderate to heavy state of corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2024 105,165 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 1 Aug 2024 105,048 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 101,029 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Aug 2022 98,283 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub Ball (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 98,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub Ball (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 95,277 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 95,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 88,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 88,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 84,970 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 80,112 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 80,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 75,649 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 75,632 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 68,766 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 55,389 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play bearing or sphere have play needs attention (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 39,593 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 25,758 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 25,755 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both front wiper blades torn

Pass 8 Mar 2013 24,375 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 16,403 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 URZ is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SP09 URZ, 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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SP09 URZ is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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