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CN08 VVE

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,710 mi
Last recorded96,710 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 VVE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 96,710 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 96,710 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 205/70x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 94,375 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four corners (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel lines corroded

headlamps in poor condition

under vehicle covered in undersill

Pass 14 Mar 2024 91,865 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipes rusted

fuel pipes rusted

Pass 14 Apr 2023 89,480 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front both tyres cracking

Offside Rear tyre perishing

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 85,942 miles

Front anti roll bar corroded

rear cross member corded

Fail 12 Apr 2022 85,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/70/R15 cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front anti roll bar corroded

rear cross member corded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 81,345 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 81,345 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 79,095 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 79,019 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 78,388 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 70,820 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

bolt missing from front exhaust down pipe

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

play in nearside / offside front hub swivel joints offside near wear limit

rear exhaust system deterioted

slight coolant leak and level low

Pass 19 May 2017 63,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

bolt missing from front exhaust down pipe

slight play in nearside front hub swivel bearings

Pass 19 May 2016 55,916 miles

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

offside wiper blade starting to split

rear exhaust rubber mounting broke

slight play in nearside front hub

Pass 15 May 2015 47,099 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 38,245 miles

Oil leak

outer skin on rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 30,030 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 14 May 2012 21,416 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 16,887 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 VVE is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VVE, 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 VVE is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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