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VO09 UBZ

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,649 mi
Last recorded120,649 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 UBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 120,649 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight play both front swivel joints (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 113,817 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive minor fluid leak from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 110,676 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 110,676 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 103,715 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All of them (1.1.11 (c))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 98,808 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s/f tyre valve perished

Fail 14 Apr 2021 98,808 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s/f tyre valve perished

Pass 7 Jul 2020 96,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

headlamp lenses becoming foggy

Fail 7 Jul 2020 96,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

headlamp lenses becoming foggy

Pass 13 Jul 2019 87,780 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 87,780 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 83,395 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 83,395 miles

Headlamp aim too low both adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 78,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 77,308 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 64,998 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 49,474 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 40,293 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 21,716 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 16,928 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 14,680 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 UBZ is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UBZ, 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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VO09 UBZ is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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