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BV08 HKN

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,043 mi
Last recorded89,043 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 HKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 89,043 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 84,107 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 76,651 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 73,368 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 69,238 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 69,233 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 67,041 miles

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

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

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

nearside sill corroded slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2018 61,860 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak rear gearbox oil seal ()

breather lines corroded

lh swivel join and king ping housing leaking

rh swivel joint heavily pitted

underside covered in mud preventing full visual inspection

Pass 14 Mar 2017 56,388 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 56,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,153 miles

General corrosion to all underbody components

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

Rear seats not present at time of test. no rear seatbelt inspection carried out

Pass 5 Feb 2015 43,147 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 43,094 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside front king pin seals leaking oil

Pass 10 Feb 2014 37,355 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 32,021 miles

Unable to fully check rear seats.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,548 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 26,548 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

corrosion front brakes

Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,284 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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BV08 HKN is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV08 HKN, 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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BV08 HKN is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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