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AO58 LFJ

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,880 mi
Last recorded117,880 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 LFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 117,880 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint front axle leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear belts not checked seats loaded

Pass 7 May 2025 109,766 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 6 May 2025 109,766 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 10 May 2024 100,663 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant expansion tank empty

Lower Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rubber sleeve touching output shaft - rear of gearbox

Fail 7 May 2024 100,662 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely Binding (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant expansion tank empty

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rubber sleeve touching output shaft - rear of gearbox

Pass 9 May 2023 94,199 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 94,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 89,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 89,107 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 77,088 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 69,329 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 63,906 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 58,294 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 50,202 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 39,770 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 30,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer has corrosion of outer skin

Pass 8 Nov 2014 21,263 miles

rear exhaust box signs of corrosion on outer casing

Pass 16 Sep 2013 17,043 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 13,214 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 9,102 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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AO58 LFJ 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 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 AO58 LFJ, 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 AO58 LFJ registered?

AO58 LFJ is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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