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SP59 UMX

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,262 mi
Last recorded57,262 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 UMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 57,262 miles

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded near body mountings

Offside Front King pin bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2025 57,216 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded near body mountings

Offside Front King pin bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2024 53,251 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 47,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 3 Nov 2022 43,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 43,710 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced midle out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 38,389 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 38,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2020 35,645 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2020 35,643 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2019 32,642 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 29,997 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 26,890 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 24,815 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 22,289 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 22,207 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 20,022 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 20,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 16,672 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 22 Aug 2012 13,228 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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SP59 UMX is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SP59 UMX, 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 SP59 UMX registered?

SP59 UMX is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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