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CA08 VHJ

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,162 mi
Last recorded95,162 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 VHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 95,162 miles

METAL FUEL PIPES SURFACE CORRODED

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER AND OUTER SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 94,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CROSS AXLE METAL BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BY FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded REAR PIPES NEAR FUEL TANK ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 92,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 92,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 88,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 81,244 miles

brake pipe some place rasty

front brake pads and discs not very good

under neath some place rasty

Pass 18 Nov 2020 73,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

retread tyres fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2020 73,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

retread tyres fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2019 68,898 miles

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

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

o/s swivel joint seal leaking oil

Pass 2 Nov 2018 63,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 63,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 506,203 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2016 49,053 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 49,053 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 41,405 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 33,628 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 27,858 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 23,815 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 23,511 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 22,134 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 20,225 miles

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

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

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 VHJ is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CA08 VHJ, 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 CA08 VHJ registered?

CA08 VHJ is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is CA08 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 VHJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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