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FL08 TEY

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,908 mi
Last recorded111,908 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 TEY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 111,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 111,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 110,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 110,325 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 110,310 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 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 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 or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2022 109,365 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 105,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 99,742 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 92,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 83,229 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Front Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded near front axle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded above front axle (2.3.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 83,229 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded near front axle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded above front axle (2.3.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 75,474 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 67,712 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,697 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 58,697 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

coolant leakage from radiator area and top hose area

oter skin corroded on rear silencer

Pass 15 Mar 2014 49,771 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,983 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 32,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,828 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 TEY is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Green 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 TEY, 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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FL08 TEY is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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