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CA57 XYM

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,022 mi
Last recorded158,022 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 158,022 miles

Front both headlights cloudy

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting area strong advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting area strong advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 158,020 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front both headlights cloudy

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting area strong advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting area strong advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 148,948 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear upper spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 148,946 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear upper spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 142,185 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe going across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 142,181 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe going across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 136,147 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 128,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 123,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going across axle from nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2020 123,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going across axle from nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 112,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 112,920 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front swivel joints leaking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 102,579 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 90,688 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 80,126 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 70,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 59,164 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 47,723 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 37,520 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,012 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 XYM 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 75%.

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 XYM, 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 XYM registered?

CA57 XYM is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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