MOT Status
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138,216 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
body corroded near both rear body mounts
underside corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
underside corrded
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
fuel pipes corroded
underside corrded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
chassis corroded
fuel pipes corroded
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn stearing ball bearing (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened front axle stay bar bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Prop shaft likely to become detached off side transfer box mount broken (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
chassis corroded
fuel pipes corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front swivel hub ball joint has slight play
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
front hub play o / s f/ and n / s/ f both sides
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front swivel hub seal leaking slightly.
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SP09 ZKU is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Purple with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 SP09 ZKU, 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 ZKU is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 April 2009.
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