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SY09 OBM

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,604 mi
Last recorded93,604 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 OBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 93,604 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced mount to chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced mount to chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 93,604 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced mount to chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced mount to chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 90,429 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 90,429 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AT CHASSIS CLIP (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 89,043 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 89,031 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 87,080 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 87,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 85,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 83,095 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 81,984 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 81,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 81,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes painted over

Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,468 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front swivel has slight oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2017 78,468 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

n/s front swivel has slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2016 78,404 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 74,060 miles

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

coolant leak from radiator

front axle differential pipes corroded/split

Pass 11 Aug 2014 68,760 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 68,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,053 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 44,184 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 44,184 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

RBT Not tested

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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SY09 OBM is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SY09 OBM, 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 SY09 OBM registered?

SY09 OBM is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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The MOT history for SY09 OBM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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