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T166 RAA

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

55,824 mi
Last recorded55,824 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT166 RAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 55,824 miles

Central Front corrosion on vacuum pipes across front axle to hubs.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 53,925 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 51,873 miles

Front Both front vacuum pipes corroded, from axle, hubs

Fail 19 Sep 2023 51,863 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both front vacuum pipes for the front axle corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 50,256 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 49,021 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 47,676 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 47,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 45,693 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 44,283 miles

Rear both tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 May 2017 39,672 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 36,412 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 31,838 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2015 31,838 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 26,912 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 21,419 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 16,144 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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T166 RAA is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc 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 T166 RAA, 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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T166 RAA is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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