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BT08 VSF

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

67,604 mi
Last recorded67,604 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 VSF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 67,604 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 67,487 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 66,985 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 66,387 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Jan 2022 65,711 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 65,711 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 65,067 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 64,639 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 63,413 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 62,349 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 54,134 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 45,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 35,687 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Rear seats put back into the upright position to check adult beat belts

Pass 27 Nov 2013 26,400 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 18,984 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 18,606 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 12,268 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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BT08 VSF 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 94.1%.

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 BT08 VSF, 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 BT08 VSF registered?

BT08 VSF is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is BT08 VSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 VSF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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