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SV09 EVJ

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

37,911 mi
Last recorded37,911 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 EVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 37,911 miles

Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front kingpin swivel joint has slight play

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At and around suspension component mounting prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 36,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At and around suspension component mounting prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 35,992 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At and around suspension component mounting prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 33,162 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 33,161 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam King pin bearing worn on swivel hub assembly (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 30,123 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 30,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 27,067 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 27,067 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ACROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 25,749 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 25,749 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation SERVICE BRAKE (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 24,604 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

UNDER SIDE OF CAR IS RUSTY

Pass 30 Jun 2017 23,009 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 23,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 May 2016 22,118 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 22,118 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 19,809 miles

BRACKETS RUSTED OFF EXHAUST

Fail 25 Jun 2015 19,809 miles

BRACKETS RUSTED OFF EXHAUST

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2014
Pass 26 Jun 2013 15,903 miles

CENTRE BRACKETS ON EXHAUST (slightly deteriorated)

REAR SILENCER (slightly deteriorated)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 13,594 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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SV09 EVJ is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SV09 EVJ, 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 SV09 EVJ registered?

SV09 EVJ is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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The MOT history for SV09 EVJ shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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