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BV08 ZZU

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,779 mi
Last recorded83,779 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ZZU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 83,779 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 83,763 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 80,033 miles

Front hub vacuum pipes corroded and fractured

Fail 26 Apr 2024 80,033 miles

Headlamp aim too low Oth (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front hub vacuum pipes corroded and fractured

Pass 25 Apr 2023 71,929 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 71,929 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Left goes up when right goes down (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 63,684 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 63,662 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount under headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount under headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 62,445 miles

Coolant leak Water pump ()

Pass 10 Aug 2020 60,437 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 60,437 miles

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way Pulls to the N/S (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 49,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sphere has a slight weep

Pass 19 Sep 2018 34,310 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 34,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 32,974 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 31,859 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 30,862 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 29,693 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 28,208 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 28,208 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,163 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 23,076 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 ZZU is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 ZZU, 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 BV08 ZZU registered?

BV08 ZZU is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BV08 ZZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 ZZU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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