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BN08 VBG

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,302 mi
Last recorded97,302 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 VBG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 97,302 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 89,518 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 88,073 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 88,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 86,087 miles

Nearside headlamp surface of lens cover slightly damaged/deteriorated.

Fail 24 Jun 2022 86,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside headlamp surface of lens cover slightly damaged/deteriorated.

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 80,613 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 61,161 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 44,168 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 29,857 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 25,237 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 20,983 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished between tread

rear exhaust box outer skin broken away and corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 18,023 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 15,526 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 15,400 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 13,995 miles

Exhaust back box lightly corroded

Rear tyres lightly cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2013 12,369 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 9,655 miles

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 6,883 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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BN08 VBG is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BN08 VBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN08 VBG registered?

BN08 VBG is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BN08 VBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 VBG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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