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BT08 XHG

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,173 mi
Last recorded89,173 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 XHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 89,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear General condition of Suspension is quite corroded, but not yet dangerous

Pass 15 May 2025 85,681 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 82,308 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 78,303 miles

General surface corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2022 71,798 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 71,798 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 64,191 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket corroded off exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper loose

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x brake pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x brake pipe corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

front crossmember bent accident damage

rear silencer detiorating outer casing corroded away

Fail 28 May 2021 64,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

rear silencer detiorating outer casing corroded away

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket corroded off exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper loose

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x brake pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 2 nail tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x brake pipe corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm plus 3 nails in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

front crossmember bent accident damage

Pass 20 Apr 2020 58,600 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 55,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 55,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 50,694 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2017 45,313 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 38,960 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 32,215 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 26,334 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 24,005 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 21,375 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2011 17,888 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 XHG 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 84.2%.

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 BT08 XHG, 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 BT08 XHG registered?

BT08 XHG is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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