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VO09 LRZ

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,795 mi
Last recorded78,795 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 LRZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 78,795 miles

Gearbox leaking oil

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 6 Mar 2026 78,788 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Gearbox leaking oil

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Mar 2025 76,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 72,947 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 69,915 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Mar 2022 67,258 miles

All four tyres perishing

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 67,258 miles

All four tyres perishing

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 64,240 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 58,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 53,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low tread depth and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 47,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,754 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 39,586 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 34,190 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,231 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 24,313 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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VO09 LRZ is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VO09 LRZ, 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 VO09 LRZ registered?

VO09 LRZ is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is VO09 LRZ safe to buy?

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