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CN08 LFE

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,165 mi
Last recorded89,165 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 LFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 89,165 miles

First skin of back box exhaust come adrift

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All 4 shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 88,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2023 87,685 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 86,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 85,523 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Fail 10 Aug 2020 85,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission seal gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Pass 31 Jul 2019 81,029 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 77,022 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 73,398 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 69,494 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 64,722 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rusted

Fail 3 Aug 2015 64,719 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rusted

Pass 6 Aug 2014 59,877 miles

gearbox oil leak + o/s/f hub seal slight oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,524 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

exhaust rusted

Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,906 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 45,559 miles

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

Oil leak

front disc corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,559 miles

Oil leak

front disc corroded

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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CN08 LFE 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 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 CN08 LFE, 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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CN08 LFE is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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