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AP08 HBA

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,147 mi
Last recorded73,147 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 HBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 73,147 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 70,678 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 70,678 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 64,926 miles

Front corrosion under headlamp and front panel

Pass 1 Dec 2022 55,436 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 54,246 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively frame corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 52,716 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 51,690 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 49,494 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear pan-hard rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side/ chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 47,546 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 45,831 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 45,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 43,407 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 41,154 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 41,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 33,043 miles

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

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 27 Jun 2013 25,483 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 18,407 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 9,347 miles

front brake discs some corrosion / pitted

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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AP08 HBA is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AP08 HBA, 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 AP08 HBA registered?

AP08 HBA is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AP08 HBA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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