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CU08 KXY

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

54,885 mi
Last recorded54,885 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 KXY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 54,885 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 54,885 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 51,134 miles

Fuel pipes has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2021 51,134 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipes has slight corrosion

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

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

Oil filter corroded and leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2020 48,574 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 48,557 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 43,489 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 40,623 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 40,622 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 May 2018 40,607 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported cat brackets snapped off (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust cat back flanges heavily corroded/split (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2017 36,685 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 36,682 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 32,424 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 32,420 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe(at rear of vehicle) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2015 28,728 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 24,844 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 22,177 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 16,786 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 10,229 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 9,970 miles

both front discs lipped and 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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CU08 KXY 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 65%.

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 CU08 KXY, 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 CU08 KXY registered?

CU08 KXY is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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