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SV59 BVU

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,587 mi
Last recorded63,587 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 BVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 63,587 miles

Heavily Undersealed

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 63,117 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 6 Sep 2017 62,702 miles

underbody under sealed

Fail 26 Jul 2017 62,622 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Heavily Undersealed

Pass 28 Jun 2016 62,276 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

both front hubs leaking slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2015 52,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 52,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 40,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 35,387 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,353 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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SV59 BVU is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV59 BVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV59 BVU registered?

SV59 BVU is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is SV59 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV59 BVU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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