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CX08 UNG

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,709 mi
Last recorded86,709 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 UNG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 86,709 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis heavily corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis ect heavily corroded and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 86,707 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by panhard bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis heavily corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis ect heavily corroded and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 86,693 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Pass 21 Dec 2024 84,221 miles

Underbody of vehicle has been undersealed in various places

Fail 21 Dec 2024 84,221 miles

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

Underbody of vehicle has been undersealed in various places

Pass 16 Nov 2023 73,755 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 73,755 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 64,676 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 64,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 59,473 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 16 Nov 2020 49,818 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 16 Nov 2020 49,818 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front hub seals leaking

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

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 6 Jan 2020 41,788 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front front hub seals leaking

Nearside Front hub slight play

Offside Front hub slight play

car has been covered in under seal

Pass 12 Dec 2018 36,127 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Dec 2017 31,632 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 27,671 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 22,192 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 15,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 15,610 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 14,194 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 11,788 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 9,579 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 7,046 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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CX08 UNG is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CX08 UNG, 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 CX08 UNG registered?

CX08 UNG is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CX08 UNG safe to buy?

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