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CN08 LVO

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,479 mi
Last recorded75,479 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 75,479 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 73,261 miles

All brake pipes covered in underseal

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 71,170 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 71,119 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 71,119 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 70,460 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 70,081 miles

Front Axle leak at swivel pins

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 68,495 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 68,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 64,867 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 60,261 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 55,910 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,992 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 52,093 miles

all 4 tyres slight cracks in tread

Pass 18 Oct 2013 50,603 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 48,280 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 48,280 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 36,304 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 LVO is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LVO, 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 LVO is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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