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SW09 VHJ

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

49,872 mi
Last recorded49,872 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 VHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 49,872 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 48,484 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At fuel tank.

Nearside Rear Back plate corroded.

Offside Rear Back plate corroded.

Fail 20 Aug 2025 48,473 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Front mounting bracket corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure Heavy corrosion and holed within prescribed area (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Located under wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Front mounting bracket corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in underseal, unable to inspect thoroughly (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake drum backplate heavily corroded

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play Slight play in rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Next to fuel tank

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate heavily corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2024 45,697 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 45,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 42,234 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 39,500 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 37,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front stub axel wet

car heavily corroded in parts

Pass 24 Aug 2020 32,469 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 29,178 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 29,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 28,875 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 25,601 miles

Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 25,599 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 20,196 miles

underside vehicle heavily coated in wax oil

Fail 11 Jan 2017 20,196 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underside vehicle heavily coated in wax oil

Pass 22 Jan 2016 17,095 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in rear prop,rear joint

Fail 21 Jan 2016 17,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in rear prop,rear joint

Pass 13 Mar 2015 11,589 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 8,564 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 6,550 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 5,038 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 5,031 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs pitted

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 VHJ is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VHJ, 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 VHJ registered?

SW09 VHJ is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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