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FN08 YZU

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

215,673 mi
Last recorded215,673 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 YZU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 215,673 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 215,673 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 206,784 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 195,275 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 183,166 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 169,920 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 157,458 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 147,329 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 135,137 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 135,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 123,572 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 112,104 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 99,850 miles

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

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

Gear box leak

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

Offside Front Steering arm slight play in ball joint

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear seat belts could not check due box in the back

Pass 13 Feb 2015 86,972 miles

oil residue on power steering pump

windscreen chipped in zone 'B'

Fail 11 Feb 2015 86,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil residue on power steering pump

uneven brake pad wear across the front axle

windscreen chipped in zone 'B'

Pass 6 Feb 2014 75,147 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 62,731 miles

Oil leak

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

unable to carry out full inspection to rear seats due to obstructions

visual inspection impared slightly due to mud underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Feb 2012 50,499 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,595 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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FN08 YZU 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 FN08 YZU, 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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FN08 YZU is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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