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FM57 NKW

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,968 mi
Last recorded84,968 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 NKW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 84,968 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lense damaged

general under body corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2024 82,641 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel/crossmember under headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel/crossmember under headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 79,917 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes rusty ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose ferrule pipe rusty/pitted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper cross member rusty/ holed under headlight unit

Offside Front Upper cross member rusty/holed under headlight unit

Fail 11 Feb 2023 79,917 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rig rusty/holed near front suspension arm /front body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes rusty ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose ferrule pipe rusty/pitted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper cross member rusty/ holed under headlight unit

Offside Front Upper cross member rusty/holed under headlight unit

Pass 14 Feb 2022 77,412 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear fuel pipes rusty ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside and nearside outer sills covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Jan 2022 77,203 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill rusty near belt mount and rear body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded offside and nearside front to fuel pipes rusty ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Outer offside and nearside outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on outer sill

offside and nearside underside body rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2021 74,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 6 Feb 2021 74,375 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 73,010 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 73,010 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 69,728 miles

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

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

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

centre/rear exhaust flange very rusty and slightly blowing

Pass 12 Feb 2018 66,834 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 63,310 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 59,302 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 50,261 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 43,681 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tail exhaust is deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 36,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Tail exhaust is corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2012 29,529 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 20,522 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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FM57 NKW is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FM57 NKW, 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 FM57 NKW registered?

FM57 NKW is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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