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CV08 ZYU

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,796 mi
Last recorded63,796 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 ZYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 63,796 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 63,747 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 59,181 miles

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))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 59,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger by A post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting by A post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 56,113 miles

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))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 56,089 miles

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 53,310 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger by A post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 49,739 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 49,735 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 47,102 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 46,352 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front. (1.1.11 (c))

Heavy use of underseal under all under vehicle.

Pass 14 Sep 2018 44,273 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 42,852 miles

Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 42,852 miles

Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 37,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 31,418 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,132 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 15,594 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 15,356 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 11,843 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZYU is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV08 ZYU registered?

CV08 ZYU is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is CV08 ZYU safe to buy?

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