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WG09 HPV

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,768 mi
Last recorded54,768 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 HPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 54,768 miles

Front tracta joints slight leak

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 54,650 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Front trackta joints weaping

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 52,132 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened trackta joint slight wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 48,285 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 48,285 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 44,528 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 44,329 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 40,847 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 40,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 38,000 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 37,949 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 33,598 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 31,232 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 29,158 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 26,045 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 22,933 miles

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 29 Aug 2014 17,898 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 12,258 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 12,129 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 12,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 9,911 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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WG09 HPV is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WG09 HPV, 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 WG09 HPV registered?

WG09 HPV is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is WG09 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG09 HPV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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