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SW09 EVH

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,769 mi
Last recorded54,769 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 EVH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 54,769 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 52,210 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes corroded ()

Offside Front o/s/f fog light broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped in zone "A" and zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 55,210 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired n/s/f swivel joint has excess play (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired o/s/f swivel joint has excess play (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes corroded ()

Offside Front o/s/f fog light broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped in zone "A" and zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 49,122 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front shocker has slight corrosion to outer casing

Offside Front shocker has slight corrosion to outer casing

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

Rear seats folded down not in use

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 49,120 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear pipe along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front shocker has slight corrosion to outer casing

Offside Front shocker has slight corrosion to outer casing

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

Rear seats folded down not in use

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 42,618 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear axle or bearings noisey

Fail 19 Oct 2017 42,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement brake sticking (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear axle or bearings noisey

bad steering shake above 50mph

Pass 21 Oct 2016 37,039 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear of vehicle not in use

Fail 20 Oct 2016 37,038 miles

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear of vehicle not in use

Pass 19 Oct 2015 31,379 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats not in use

Fail 15 Oct 2015 31,376 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats not in use

Pass 23 Oct 2014 27,009 miles

front offside brake pipe corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2014 27,009 miles

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

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

front offside brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 22,639 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2012 18,480 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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SW09 EVH is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SW09 EVH, 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 SW09 EVH registered?

SW09 EVH is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 August 2009.

Is SW09 EVH safe to buy?

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