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CX08 ZJE

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

70,040 mi
Last recorded70,040 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 70,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills nearside and offside at bodymounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 70,019 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheelarch at front headlamp panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheelarch at front headlamp panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills nearside and offside at bodymounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 68,278 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 67,214 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2022 66,357 miles

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

surface corrosion underneath vehicle around suspension mounting points/chassis

Fail 16 Sep 2022 66,352 miles

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

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

surface corrosion underneath vehicle around suspension mounting points/chassis

Pass 17 Sep 2021 65,171 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 63,918 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 62,204 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 60,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust backbox corroded not leaking

front chassis mounting points corroded very slight

Pass 27 Sep 2017 58,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens cracked (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 54,678 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 50,770 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 45,581 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 41,185 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 34,930 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,092 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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CX08 ZJE is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 CX08 ZJE, 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 ZJE registered?

CX08 ZJE is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is CX08 ZJE safe to buy?

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