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CA57 UYJ

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,621 mi
Last recorded102,621 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 UYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2026 102,621 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (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 Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fault (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 97,291 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 97,291 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 92,661 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

minor hole in o/s front outrigger

Fail 10 May 2024 92,641 miles

Emissions unable to be completed cat leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

minor hole in o/s front outrigger

Pass 17 Dec 2022 87,724 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nsr and osr (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Dec 2021 82,387 miles

Nearside Front headlight unit damaged

Offside Front headlight unit damaged

rattle from exhaust

Fail 17 Dec 2021 82,387 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight unit damaged

Offside Front headlight unit damaged

rattle from exhaust

Pass 5 Dec 2020 78,247 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 78,247 miles

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

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 24 May 2019 70,734 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 70,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 26 May 2018 65,628 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 20 May 2017 60,403 miles

Backbox exhaust section deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2016 54,967 miles

Backbox exhaust section deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm)(205 70 15 95s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 48,692 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 41,954 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 35,750 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 30,311 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 22,692 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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CA57 UYJ is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CA57 UYJ, 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 CA57 UYJ registered?

CA57 UYJ is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is CA57 UYJ safe to buy?

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