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AM04 ZRM

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests34 (28 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,676 mi
Last recorded89,676 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 ZRM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

28 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 89,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight oil leak at axle swivel hub seal

Fail 8 Apr 2026 89,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front slight oil leak at axle swivel hub seal

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 98,137 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 98,137 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 85,143 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 96,398 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 78,299 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 77,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 92,373 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 71,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 88,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 88,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 66,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 78,554 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 62,242 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 70,353 miles

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

Nearside side step coroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside side step corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2020 70,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear inner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside side step coroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside side step corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2020 55,998 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 59,467 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension pipes along chassis corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 55,509 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 50,571 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 50,571 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 51,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2017 40,756 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 39,252 miles

oil leakin from underside of vehicle { gearbox}

Pass 22 Sep 2016 32,038 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 25,429 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 25,429 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 22,638 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 12,473 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 12,465 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 11,055 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 9,206 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 7,172 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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AM04 ZRM is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AM04 ZRM, 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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What year was AM04 ZRM registered?

AM04 ZRM is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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The MOT history for AM04 ZRM shows 34 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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