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FL08 TCZ

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

96,712 mi
Last recorded96,712 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 TCZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 96,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 88,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 80,309 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 80,304 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))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

corrosion evident to most under body areas

Pass 5 Oct 2022 79,625 miles

tow bar bracket corroded, not excessive

Pass 29 Sep 2021 75,766 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 71,695 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 64,353 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 57,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

free play in offside front lower steering swivel, surface corrosion to front panhard rod mounting

Pass 11 Apr 2017 51,749 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 44,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

perishing to o/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,896 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 30,998 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 24,461 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 17,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front inner discs corroding

front pads wearing inners

Pass 30 Mar 2011 10,643 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 TCZ is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 TCZ, 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 TCZ registered?

FL08 TCZ is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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