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FG58 GEJ

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,244 mi
Last recorded48,244 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 GEJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 48,244 miles

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

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 48,244 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 44,681 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 44,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Mar 2023 42,274 miles

Nearside door mirror missing

Pass 9 Mar 2022 38,970 miles

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

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 35,626 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 35,626 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 33,052 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 30 Apr 2019 33,051 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 17 Apr 2019 33,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 31,605 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 31,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 27,302 miles

All tyres are perrished

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 27,302 miles

All tyres are perrished

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 23,664 miles

All tyres are perrished

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside non obigotary mirror missing

Pass 21 Apr 2015 18,934 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

all tyres perished will require attention soon

Fail 21 Apr 2015 18,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres perished will require attention soon

Pass 10 Apr 2014 17,693 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 15,676 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 30,871 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 10,560 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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FG58 GEJ is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FG58 GEJ, 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 FG58 GEJ registered?

FG58 GEJ is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is FG58 GEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG58 GEJ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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