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BJ58 HRA

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,050 mi
Last recorded98,050 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 HRA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 98,050 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 98,045 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NEAR BODY MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEAR BODY MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 94,792 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 91,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 88,212 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 84,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased and chassis fully undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 81,044 miles

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 30 Oct 2019 78,157 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 74,429 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 68,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 60,482 miles

Offside Front swivel joint slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2015 54,377 miles

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

Front brake discs in a poor condition

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 46,990 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front brake discs in a poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2013 42,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear exhaust box rough but not blowing

Pass 19 Nov 2012 35,472 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 35,472 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 24,415 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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BJ58 HRA is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BJ58 HRA, 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 BJ58 HRA registered?

BJ58 HRA is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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