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B16 GKA

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,607 mi
Last recorded71,607 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 GKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 71,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 May 2024 71,548 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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 Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting central (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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2023 65,948 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2023 65,947 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 65,938 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 60,171 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 55,204 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 50,282 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 46,364 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 38,375 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 37,563 miles

both front tyres perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear seats removed

Fail 6 May 2015 37,563 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres perishing

front axle sphers corroding

full exhaust deteriorated

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear seats removed

Pass 21 May 2014 34,917 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 34,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 24,643 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,227 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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B16 GKA 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 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B16 GKA, 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 B16 GKA registered?

B16 GKA is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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