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CL04 ERY

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,161 mi
Last recorded168,161 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL04 ERY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 168,161 miles

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 168,157 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 164,923 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 158,895 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 152,126 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 152,126 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear of wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 145,243 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 144,187 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 144,171 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits so failing the emission test (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Bumper insecure also rubbing on n/s front tyre when on full lock (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached at tie rod marked yellow (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 137,936 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 137,931 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 128,337 miles

main beam warning lamp stuck on

Fail 19 Aug 2016 128,249 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

main beam warning lamp stuck on

slight bind on n/s front brake

Pass 26 Aug 2015 120,019 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 116,945 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 95,011 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to limits.

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 5 May 2011 94,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Both rear tyres wearing close to limits.

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Oil leak from offside front axle joint.

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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CL04 ERY 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 64.7%.

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 CL04 ERY, 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 CL04 ERY registered?

CL04 ERY is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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