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CY08 CZV

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,798 mi
Last recorded107,798 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 CZV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 107,798 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak g/ box output shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer face at suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer face/ suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubbers wear/ allowing exhaust to vibrate against tow bar (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 107,721 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak g/ box output shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer face at suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer face/ suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubbers wear/ allowing exhaust to vibrate against tow bar (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 102,059 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight creaking noise on lock to lock check from swivel joint area (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded and holed by headlamp

Fail 25 Feb 2025 102,058 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight creaking noise on lock to lock check from swivel joint area (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded and holed by headlamp

Pass 28 Feb 2024 96,574 miles

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

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

Rear seats and seat belts missing at time of test

Fail 28 Feb 2024 96,572 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear seats and seat belts missing at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2023 90,670 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive area around g/box oily appearance (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 85,241 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 79,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

clunk from underside , unable to establish origin

Fail 24 Feb 2021 79,118 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

clunk from underside , unable to establish origin

Fail 2 Feb 2021 79,111 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

clunking noise from underside when driving, unable to find origin

Pass 4 Dec 2019 73,298 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 73,298 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 68,574 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 68,574 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 59,642 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 52,403 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 36,326 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking all over

Pass 19 Nov 2014 22,118 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 20,695 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 16,650 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 12,757 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 9,180 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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CY08 CZV is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Green 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 CY08 CZV, 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 CY08 CZV registered?

CY08 CZV is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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The MOT history for CY08 CZV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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