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VN09 VGA

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,795 mi
Last recorded58,795 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 VGA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 58,795 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged/cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged/cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 58,795 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged/cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged/cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 58,547 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged/cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged/cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 58,547 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged/cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged/cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 57,252 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 57,252 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 56,941 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mount broken away from mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 56,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2020 56,779 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 53,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 53,559 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 47,921 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 41,581 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 41,581 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 36,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 29,313 miles

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

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

offside front wiper rubber split but effectively clearing screen

Pass 9 Jul 2014 25,608 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 21,452 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 17,728 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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VN09 VGA is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 VN09 VGA, 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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VN09 VGA is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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