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AV08 OZL

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

144,157 mi
Last recorded144,157 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 OZL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 144,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (Front & Rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed O/S & N/S (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 136,280 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 121,609 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 108,249 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 95,649 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 81,053 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 66,381 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 52,806 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 52,804 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 51,196 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system has a slight leak of exhaust gases

Pass 26 Oct 2017 43,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe, and also corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seats missing,seat belts not tested but did have visual check of seat belt webbing.o/s/r seat belt webbing slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2016 35,672 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 30,880 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

centre section exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 31 Oct 2014 24,659 miles

Front wiper blades split but not streaking the windscreen

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 19,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 13,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 9,608 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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AV08 OZL is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AV08 OZL, 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 AV08 OZL registered?

AV08 OZL is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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