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AC08 LPA

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,307 mi
Last recorded108,307 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 LPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 108,307 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 1 Apr 2025 102,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded across the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 10 Apr 2024 94,408 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside, lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody and various components corroded and covered in undersealer

Fail 9 Apr 2024 94,386 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside, lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody and various components corroded and covered in undersealer

Pass 2 Feb 2023 88,573 miles

Front noise from steering on full lock

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

underbody and various components corroded and covered in under sealer

Fail 1 Feb 2023 88,556 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front noise from steering on full lock

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

underbody and various components corroded and covered in under sealer

Pass 26 Jan 2022 83,242 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

underside of vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 15 Jul 2021 82,709 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear all mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and offside trailing arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 81,354 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside front to rear all mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Nearside and offside trailing arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Nearside and offside trailing arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion in all areas front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 78,617 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All body mounts to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All areas front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 74,350 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 69,809 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 61,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,003 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 51,395 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 48,332 miles

Exhaust rear heavy corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2013 41,666 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 41,601 miles

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)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 10 Mar 2012 36,775 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 30,727 miles

Oil leak

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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AC08 LPA is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 49,174 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AC08 LPA, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AC08 LPA is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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