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SV59 RBF

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,406 mi
Last recorded93,406 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 RBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 93,406 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Nov 2023 86,336 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded to front ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear hard pan rod corroded

Rear o/s and n/s body areas corroded however not structural

noise from rear diff area

oil level close to minimum

sump pan slightly corroded

tow bar corroded

towing ball not present at time of test

Fail 1 Nov 2023 86,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded to front ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear hard pan rod corroded

Rear o/s and n/s body areas corroded however not structural

noise from rear diff area

oil level close to minimum

sump pan slightly corroded

tow bar corroded

towing ball not present at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2022 85,697 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front heat shield loose (cat)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear pan hard rod slightly corroded

noise from rear diff area

Pass 15 Oct 2021 85,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside Front small chip in windscreen

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

underneath of vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 14 Oct 2020 84,637 miles

All exhaust flanges heavily corroded

Both front sphere vacuum pipes heavily corroded

Chassis legs front & rear heavily undersealed

Exhaust CAT section heatshield rattling but still secure

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 82,868 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

vehicle underside coated in underseal

Pass 4 Sep 2018 80,775 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 74,470 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 74,470 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 68,050 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 68,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2015 59,593 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 59,593 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 49,361 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 49,361 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 31,689 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 31,689 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 RBF is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RBF, 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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SV59 RBF is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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