2009 Suzuki Jimny · 2,860 MOT tests
2009 Suzuki Jimny reliability
2009 Suzuki Jimnys fail 29.4% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 22 Jimny years (2,860 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- 29.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 64,200
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,860
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 11.7% of tests fail here (43% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Suzuki Jimny
Fail rate by area
- Brakes11.7%
- Suspension9.5%
- Lights and electrics8.2%
- Body, chassis and structure6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4%
- Tyres2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Service brakes uneven across an axle 3.25%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Position lamp not working 2.97%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.9%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.73%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.73%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.06%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (15.28%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.58%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.06%) · Transmission oil leak, not excessive (5.66%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.1%) · Fuel pipes starting to corrode (4.55%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Jimny year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny reliable?
2009 Suzuki Jimnys fail 29.4% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 22 Jimny years (2,860 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Suzuki Jimny MOT?
Most often service brakes uneven across an axle (3.25% of tests), position lamp not working (2.97% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (2.9% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Suzuki Jimny have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Suzuki Jimny shows 64,200 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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