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CA08 OGN

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,030 mi
Last recorded87,030 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 OGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 87,030 miles

Exhaust pipe over rear axle rusty

Offside Front Nail in tyre Screw in tread

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 79,790 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 21 May 2025 79,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 29 May 2024 73,379 miles

Both rear body mounts corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats removed at the time of the test

Fail 29 May 2024 73,375 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Both rear body mounts corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats removed at the time of the test

Pass 10 Jun 2023 68,084 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 62,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 62,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 56,028 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 50,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 45,987 miles

front brake pipes corroded

rear seats stowed seat belts not tested

Fail 21 May 2019 4,598 miles

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

front brake pipes corroded

rear seats stowed seat belts not tested

Pass 21 May 2018 39,764 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 34,383 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN + RUSTED

Rear seats stowed - not tested

Fail 26 May 2017 34,383 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN + RUSTED

Rear seats stowed - not tested

Pass 28 Apr 2016 27,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 24,353 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 20,958 miles

rear exhaust box in rusty condition

Pass 24 May 2013 17,223 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 13,651 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 9,604 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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CA08 OGN is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CA08 OGN, 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 CA08 OGN registered?

CA08 OGN is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is CA08 OGN safe to buy?

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