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CF08 HCO

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

142,805 mi
Last recorded142,805 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 HCO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 142,805 miles

Nearside Rear Axle mount prescribed area has corrosion

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle mount prescribed area has corrosion

Offside Front Axle mount prescribed area has corrosion

Offside Rear Axle mount prescribed area has corrosion

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 139,180 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 134,253 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both sides, rubber bump stop mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear torsion bar bracket has corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2023 129,789 miles

Front Hydraulic transmission pipes have corrosion

Nearside Rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front steering arm bracket has corrosion

Offside Rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis support/stabiliser beam has corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear wiper worn

Pass 21 Jul 2022 126,713 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis mount has corrosion but not excessive

Offside Front chassis mount has corrosion but not excessive

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear chassis mount has corrosion but not excessive

Transmission hydraulic pipes have corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2021 123,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 118,575 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 115,262 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 106,011 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 105,945 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 88,340 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 65,740 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 51,243 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 50,287 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 45,158 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 39,457 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 32,182 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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CF08 HCO is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CF08 HCO, 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 CF08 HCO registered?

CF08 HCO is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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