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CY08 KJK

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,510 mi
Last recorded29,510 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 KJK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 29,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2024 25,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 25,913 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 22,098 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2022 18,628 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2021 16,660 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing age cracking

Fail 30 Nov 2021 16,660 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre showing age cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2020 16,119 miles

Extensive rust under vehicle

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 16,119 miles

Extensive rust under vehicle

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 15,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 14,781 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 14,781 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 13,610 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 12,776 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 12,481 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 11,793 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 10,958 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 10,006 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 KJK is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KJK, 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 CY08 KJK registered?

CY08 KJK is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is CY08 KJK safe to buy?

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