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DA08 RVF

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,748 mi
Last recorded107,748 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 RVF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 107,748 miles

Front both sides inner wings to front panel corroded (not in prescribed area)

Offside Front swivel joint has slight oil leak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 103,928 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 100,015 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 99,915 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind osf wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

light corrosion underneath

Pass 16 Dec 2021 97,151 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front sill to floor corroded

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 94,587 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded located near to bulkhead. ()

Fail 5 Jan 2021 94,586 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested due to suspension fault, possibly causing vehicle damage and or injury. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Fixing component missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded located near to bulkhead. ()

Pass 29 Jun 2019 88,539 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 80,759 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 brake pipes to calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe over axle corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear both rear lower shock absorber bushes perished

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 74,238 miles

Centre to rear exhaust hanger corroded/adrift

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2017 74,238 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Centre to rear exhaust hanger corroded/adrift

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 65,877 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 65,877 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 57,680 miles

leans to o/s, weak spring?

Pass 11 Jun 2014 48,151 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

mid section of exhaust metal support bracket insecure/adrift.

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 38,426 miles

oil leaking from nearside rear hub area

relative low service brake rearding nearside rear brake

Pass 3 Jul 2012 27,997 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 24,250 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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DA08 RVF is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Grey 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 DA08 RVF, 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 DA08 RVF registered?

DA08 RVF is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is DA08 RVF safe to buy?

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