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CF08 HCZ

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,684 mi
Last recorded46,684 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 HCZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 46,684 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play one connecting to steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 46,510 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play joint that goes onto steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 46,506 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play joint that goes onto steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 46,350 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play joint that goes onto steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear most U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched by faulty wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 46,350 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play joint that goes onto steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear most U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched by faulty wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 46,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play one that goes onto steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear u/j slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 46,166 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front most one (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play one that goes onto steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear u/j slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 45,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front most ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most u/j has slight play/wear in it (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 45,986 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative wires chewed through behind headlight (4.1.5 (a))

Central Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe corroded and leaking on bulkhead (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front most ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly, tread depth at lowest point is 2mm, tyre also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most u/j has slight play/wear in it (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 45,536 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 44,667 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2019 43,485 miles

advise: both rear tyres, tread starting to undulate

Pass 30 May 2018 42,062 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 40,187 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 38,343 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 38,343 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 37,025 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 35,684 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 35,684 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 34,849 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 29,903 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 24,730 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 HCZ is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CF08 HCZ, 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 HCZ registered?

CF08 HCZ is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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