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SV59 RBU

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,878 mi
Last recorded114,878 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 RBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 114,878 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 111,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion adjacent to body mount at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel movement in steering box (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 111,782 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% imbalance 54% offside lagging (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion adjacent to body mount at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel movement in steering box (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 108,810 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 101,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 93,542 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 93,183 miles

Nearside Rear chassis outrigger corroded

Offside Rear chassis outrigger corroded

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

bad oil leak from gearbox

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak from transfer box

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2020 93,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

bad oil leak from gearbox

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f hub seal leaking

o/s/f hub seal leaking

o/s/r tyre perished and down to 2.5mm

oil leak from transfer box

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2019 90,872 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 86,010 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 86,010 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 74,475 miles

both front tyres perished

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar dee bushes

Fail 10 Aug 2017 74,475 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres perished

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar dee bushes

Pass 10 Aug 2016 62,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush mounting (2.4.G.2)

serious gearbox oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2016 62,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level between min-max (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive hub seal leaking slight

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust joint clamp corroded

serious gearbox oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2015 52,698 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 52,682 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 45,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 39,424 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 30,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 30,199 miles

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

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

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 RBU is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RBU, 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 SV59 RBU registered?

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

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