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CV08 UNF

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

52,658 mi
Last recorded52,658 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 52,658 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2025 52,018 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 51,267 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 49,785 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 48,460 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 48,460 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 47,699 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Underside corrosion on various components

Fail 25 Mar 2021 47,696 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust corroded

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

Underside corrosion on various components

Pass 29 Feb 2020 46,993 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 46,993 miles

Central Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 45,442 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lens damaged but not showing white light to rear

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 43,149 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 43,149 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,456 miles

both front chassis rails slightly corroded

front to rear and offside to nearside metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,217 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

several metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,375 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust casing corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2015 31,283 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

offside tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust silencer outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 28,271 miles

rear differential noisey

Pass 18 Mar 2013 23,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

back box outer casing corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,673 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 15,317 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded and require replacing soon

front brake pads close to limit

rear shocker bushes slightly perished

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 UNF is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CV08 UNF, 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 UNF registered?

CV08 UNF is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is CV08 UNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV08 UNF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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