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BP57 LVS

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,072 mi
Last recorded135,072 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 LVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 135,072 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 126,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 116,313 miles

Body corroded at the front section beneath headlights area

Brake servo unit corroded

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper and lower bushes are worn (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 116,121 miles

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

Body corroded at the front section beneath headlights area

Brake servo unit corroded

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper and lower bushes are worn (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 115,889 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2022 109,828 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 100,754 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 100,749 miles

Brake performance not tested Front brake pipes too corroded to conduct test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipes located near to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Located close to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill has hole caused by corrosion, on top of an old repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 92,703 miles

General Surface Corrosion To Chassis

General Surface Corrosion To Suspension Components.

Pass 29 Jul 2019 91,648 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 91,648 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 88,676 miles

brake pipe from nearside to offside across axle corroding at clips

front number plate partially insecure

general light corrosion under vehicle

nearside and offside rear tyres tread depth at 2mm and 2.5 mm respectively 205/70/15

nearside front tyre at 3mm depth 205/70/15

nearside number plate lamp inoperative

Pass 7 Jun 2018 87,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s body mouldings are loose but not likely to fall of

Fail 5 Jun 2018 87,581 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tractor joint leaking fluid

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s body mouldings are loose but not likely to fall of

Pass 12 May 2017 82,242 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

exhaust hanger broken but supported by another

Fail 10 May 2017 82,242 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

exhaust hanger broken but supported by another

Pass 6 Jan 2016 72,936 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 65,338 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 60,261 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 60,261 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 49,187 miles

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 38,499 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 20,310 miles

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

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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BP57 LVS is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BP57 LVS, 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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BP57 LVS is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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