Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Skyjet Sj 125 23?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2009 Skyjet Sj 125 23?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2009 Skyjet Sj 125 23?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2009 Skyjet Sj 125 23 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 207 vehicles, the 2009 Skyjet Sj 125 23 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 67.6%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2009 Skyjet Sj 125 23?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Skyjet Sj 125 23 (2009)

207 real MOT outcomes analysed • 67.6% first-time pass rate

2009 Skyjet Sj 125 23

CarHunch analysed 207 real MOT records for the 2009 Skyjet Sj 125 23. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2009 SKYJET SJ 125-23 is a reliability concern: just 28.7% pass the MOT first time, less than a third of the UK average of 80%. While dangerous defects are relatively rare at 9.2%, the sheer frequency of failures suggests these are problem vehicles that will require persistent repairs.

These machines have racked up modest mileage for their age at around 7,241 miles on average, yet still manage nearly 0.6 failures and 1.9 advisories per test, indicating inherent build or design issues rather than wear-and-tear. If you're considering one, budget for multiple visits to your MOT station and expect to address common faults before they compound into bigger problems.

We have limited data for the 2009 Skyjet Sj 125 23 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

67.6%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

9.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.58

Over 2.1 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–11k

For context

These stats describe 207 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 207 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 9.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	206	67.6%	0.58

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,062 Skyjet Sj 125 23 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 50.4%

1,040

White 11.9%

245

Grey 10.6%

218

Blue 7.2%

149

Silver 7.1%

146

Yellow 5.2%

108

Red 4.3%

Multi-colour 2.9%

Green 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Skyjet Sj 125 23 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

6,855

typical

3,031

low mileage

10,768

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Skyjet Sj 125 23 vehicles fall between 3,031 and 10,768 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,031 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 3,031–10,768 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Skyjet Sj 125 23s sit.

⚠ Over 14,536 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Skyjet Sj 125 23 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 54% of 2009 Skyjet Sj 125 23s are still active.

22 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2016 — 54% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2016.

MOT History Averages

2.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.58

Avg failures per vehicle

1.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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