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CV08 GDJ

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,282 mi
Last recorded41,282 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 GDJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 41,282 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear seats not fitted rear

Pass 15 Oct 2024 37,568 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 37,461 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 35,007 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 32,346 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 29,455 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 28,574 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all over chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 27,740 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS,AND ANCHROGES, CORRODED AND OR DETERIATED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND DETERIATED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND DETERIATED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 26,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 26,144 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chaises (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 24,798 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 24,798 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 22,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2015 22,633 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 21,007 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 21,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 19,660 miles

Gearbox rear seal leaking

Pass 31 Oct 2012 16,444 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 14,684 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 11,842 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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CV08 GDJ 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 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 CV08 GDJ, 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 CV08 GDJ registered?

CV08 GDJ is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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