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SY09 OBS

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,794 mi
Last recorded41,794 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 OBS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 41,794 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 41,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting exessivley corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail trailing arm rear fixing point corroded away (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2024 40,045 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 38,476 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 36,911 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 36,911 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2021 35,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 33,658 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 31,135 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 28,741 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 28,741 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 26,632 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 24,152 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 21,485 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 18,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 16,153 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 13,156 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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SY09 OBS is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBS, 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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SY09 OBS is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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