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VO09 NRL

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,897 mi
Last recorded94,897 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 NRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 94,897 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Panhard rod mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Panhard rod mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Various body mountings on chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 92,220 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Swivel housing slightly leaking grease

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Panhard rod mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and rear body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 87,883 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub assy has slight grease weep

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rusty underside

Fail 11 Apr 2024 87,883 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub assy has slight grease weep

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rusty underside

Pass 14 Apr 2023 79,128 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 79,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2022 70,843 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 70,838 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 61,534 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 61,319 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 59,490 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil leak, filter area.

slight play front prop shaft slide

Pass 12 Mar 2019 56,629 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,158 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s front and rear tyres cracking.

rear diff noisey.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 46,920 miles

Front number plate cracked on corner

Pass 16 Mar 2016 33,195 miles

Gearbox oil leak, (rear seal)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Mar 2015 28,911 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak [oil filter]

gearbox oil leak[rear seal]

Pass 23 Mar 2015 28,911 miles

engine oil leak [oil filter]

gearbox oil leak[rear seal]

Pass 14 Mar 2014 21,780 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 16,606 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 13,361 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 NRL is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO09 NRL, 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 NRL registered?

VO09 NRL is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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