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CY57 ELO

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,705 mi
Last recorded112,705 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY57 ELO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 112,705 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 108,731 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 105,406 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 101,715 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 96,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 96,415 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis to body mounting holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 89,641 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing leaking oil (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing leaking oil (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak major oil leak from gearbox/propshaft seal ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

all brake pipes covered in grease oil and or underseal

Fail 23 Apr 2018 89,641 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing leaking oil (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing leaking oil (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak major oil leak from gearbox/propshaft seal ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

all brake pipes covered in grease oil and or underseal

Pass 8 May 2017 80,382 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 80,371 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 68,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,823 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 60,442 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 57,405 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 50,343 miles

Heat sheild loose on exhaust.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2010 39,476 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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CY57 ELO is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CY57 ELO, 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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CY57 ELO is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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