CarVerify
CarVerify
Sign in Check a vehicle

Free Car Check

FL08 FSF

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,203 mi
Last recorded40,203 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 FSF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc
View full Suzuki Jimny reliability data Browse other 2008 Suzuki Jimny registrations

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 40,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 39,820 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2025 39,820 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 39,819 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 38,697 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 37,113 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring Mountings Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 37,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring Mountings Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 36,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 33,896 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 32,072 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 32,058 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 31,085 miles

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

Offside Front swivel housing leaking oil

Pass 4 Jul 2017 29,365 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 27,364 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,038 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 23,196 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 19,637 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 19,637 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 16,035 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 16,035 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 12,833 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 9,464 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
Full Suzuki Jimny reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Get full report — £4.99 Single check — £9.99
£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FL08 FSF is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FL08 FSF?

You can check the full history of FL08 FSF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FL08 FSF registered?

FL08 FSF is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is FL08 FSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 FSF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL08 FSF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FL08 FSF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.