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AO08 UAS

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,261 mi
Last recorded12,261 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 UAS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 12,261 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front most body mount behind bumper. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Fail 31 Mar 2026 12,261 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front most body mount behind bumper. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2025 11,783 miles

Rear Slight corrosion to rear exhaust box outer skin.

Pass 11 Mar 2024 11,285 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front axle vent pipes corroded/greased

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 10,872 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 10,826 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 10,826 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 10,792 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 10,734 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 10,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 10,660 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 10,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 10,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 10,465 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 10,283 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 10,114 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 9,620 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 8,910 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 7,889 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 5,822 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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AO08 UAS is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO08 UAS, 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 AO08 UAS registered?

AO08 UAS is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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