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FL08 EAA

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,796 mi
Last recorded98,796 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 EAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 98,796 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 95,693 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 94,596 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 94,596 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle commercial rated tyre fitted 205/70/15c (5.2.3 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 92,993 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 92,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 90,747 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 80,938 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 80,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2019 71,853 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 62,440 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear most exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 53,405 miles

Rearmost exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 46,481 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 44,694 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,942 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 36,825 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 31,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,068 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,669 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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FL08 EAA is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FL08 EAA, 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 FL08 EAA registered?

FL08 EAA is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is FL08 EAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 EAA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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