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FG58 MDX

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,178 mi
Last recorded66,178 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 MDX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2025 66,178 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front outrigger holed

Offside Front outrigger holed

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle very corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2024 63,557 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

power steering pipe leak

Pass 28 Sep 2023 60,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

underside of vehicle had waxoyl

Pass 28 Sep 2022 57,813 miles

Nearside Front Hub swivel bearings slight play

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked but doesn't affect headlight output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 55,231 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 55,231 miles

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

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 1 Oct 2020 53,103 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 50,020 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 46,173 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 46,173 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 41,092 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 35,107 miles

all tyres cracking in tread

Pass 25 Sep 2015 28,317 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 20,697 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

offside front hub pivot bearing slight play

Pass 26 Sep 2013 13,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 11,315 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 8,830 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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FG58 MDX is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FG58 MDX, 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 MDX registered?

FG58 MDX is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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