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VK59 BAO

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Purple Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,047 mi
Last recorded71,047 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 BAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 71,047 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 71,047 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 67,964 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 66,340 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 66,340 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 64,200 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

under body and chassis have surface rust

Pass 30 Sep 2021 62,348 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 62,348 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 58,821 miles

under body surface rust

Pass 30 Sep 2019 56,473 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

small chip in windscreen

Fail 30 Sep 2019 56,473 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2018 53,658 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Red plastic (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 50,654 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm & surface cracks in treads . Both tyres. (4.1.E.1)

Rear both rear tyres surface cracks in treads

Pass 10 Sep 2015 41,229 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 37,941 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,075 miles

shallow cracks in tread of both rear tyres

Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,331 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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VK59 BAO is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Purple with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VK59 BAO, 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 VK59 BAO registered?

VK59 BAO is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 October 2009.

Is VK59 BAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK59 BAO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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