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CN08 LMV

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,889 mi
Last recorded82,889 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 82,889 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 82,297 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 80,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracks over lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracks over lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 80,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracks over lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracks over lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 73,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective a few big cracks (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective a few big cracks (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 73,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective a few big cracks (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective a few big cracks (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 68,019 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 64,657 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 61,097 miles

offside front BODY MOUNTING to chassis is corroded. advise further monitoring

Pass 24 Jan 2019 54,963 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 54,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 44,870 miles

exhaust system CENTRE and REAR sections are badly corroded!

Pass 8 Jul 2016 38,528 miles

all 4 tyres are cracked/perishing!

exhaust system BACK BOX is badly corroded! advise replacement

nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly on outer edge!

Fail 7 Jul 2016 38,528 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

all 4 tyres are cracked/perishing!

exhaust system BACK BOX is badly corroded! advise replacement

nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly on outer edge!

Pass 6 Jul 2015 31,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 24,870 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 18,387 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 18 Jul 2012 12,549 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Jul 2011 8,383 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 8,383 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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CN08 LMV is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CN08 LMV, 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 CN08 LMV registered?

CN08 LMV is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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