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FL08 EFY

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,073 mi
Last recorded103,073 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 EFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 103,073 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 103,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 100,326 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 100,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 98,441 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

exhaust fouling tow bar

Fail 6 Mar 2018 98,429 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

exhaust fouling tow bar

Pass 9 Mar 2017 93,859 miles

Oil leak engine/gearbox ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 81,456 miles

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

gear box leaking

Fail 8 Mar 2016 81,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

gear box leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2015 70,622 miles

exhaust system corroded

gearbox oil leak

nearside front swivel joint leaking

offside front swivel joint leaking

rear exhaust catching tow bar

Pass 4 Mar 2014 59,576 miles

Gear box leaking

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,605 miles

Exhaust back box outter skin corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2013 48,605 miles

Exhaust back box outter skin corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,428 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish thought tread

Front brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 25,885 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 EFY is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL08 EFY, 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 EFY registered?

FL08 EFY is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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