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FN58 EOJ

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,423 mi
Last recorded113,423 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 EOJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 113,423 miles

Chassis and underside

Pipes across axle corroded

Rear seats missing.

Slight movement o/s/f hub

Pass 9 Jan 2025 106,200 miles

Chassis corroded

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Dec 2023 97,936 miles

Chassis corroded

Movement o/s/f swivel joint

Slight play rear prop rear uj

Pass 21 Dec 2022 90,307 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop, rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear brakes 30% out of balance, n/s lower

Pass 10 Jan 2022 82,182 miles

Headlamps lenses deteriorated

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Dec 2020 72,697 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Jan 2020 66,247 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 64,511 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 57,318 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 57,276 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 50,676 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 43,003 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 32,441 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 32,441 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2012 16,754 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 16,740 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 16,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 14,536 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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FN58 EOJ is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FN58 EOJ, 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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FN58 EOJ is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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