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CE08 YKU

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,479 mi
Last recorded98,479 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 YKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 98,479 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front & rear leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

entire under body heavily under sealed

Fail 3 Jun 2024 98,477 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s/f & o/s/f sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front & rear leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

entire under body heavily under sealed

Pass 10 Feb 2023 91,996 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 83,939 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 83,939 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 79,021 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 74,140 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box has outer skin in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 72,507 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 69,109 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 64,081 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 58,620 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 54,162 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,727 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres slight cracking in tread

Fail 1 Mar 2014 48,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres slight cracking in tread

Pass 9 Mar 2013 45,700 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 41,354 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,228 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

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 YKU is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YKU, 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 YKU registered?

CE08 YKU is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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