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BP57 LVV

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,243 mi
Last recorded78,243 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 78,243 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 77,812 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 75,658 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 75,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted touching wheel on a lock (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush marked (2.7.4)

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

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 70,326 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 63,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 63,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre box Snapped (7.1.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Backbox (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust hanger snapped

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Rear Backbox corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 55,488 miles

both rear shocker bushes perished

center exhaust brackets broken exhaust still secure

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 50,185 miles

both rear shocker bushes slightly perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 37,156 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 27,066 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 27,052 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs and pads are worn/corroded

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 LVV is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVV, 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 LVV is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 February 2008.

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