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CE08 TXG

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,302 mi
Last recorded59,302 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 TXG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 59,302 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 25 Mar 2026 59,302 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Apr 2025 58,557 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 May 2024 57,797 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Rear body mount corroded

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 57,387 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 56,519 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 54,177 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 54,174 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 54,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 53,630 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 49,772 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 45,080 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 41,835 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,985 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 32,883 miles

front pads/discs soon, slight kick noticed

Pass 28 Mar 2014 29,274 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 25,483 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 25,481 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear belts checked as presented

Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,448 miles

rear exhaust box getting rusty on outer skin

rear seat belts tested as presented

Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,796 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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CE08 TXG is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE08 TXG, 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 CE08 TXG registered?

CE08 TXG is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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