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FP08 GDY

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,917 mi
Last recorded102,917 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 GDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 102,917 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 101,815 miles

Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 100,907 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 100,907 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 99,705 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 97,860 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2021 97,860 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2020 96,620 miles

both front lower swivel have slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2019 93,464 miles

nearside hand brake performance only just met.

Pass 27 Sep 2018 90,620 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 87,774 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 82,761 miles

front wiper blades starting to not clear the screen.

nearside hand brake performance only just met

rear brake performance only just met

Pass 18 Aug 2015 78,764 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,592 miles

slight play o/s/r hub

slight rust some areas underside

Pass 8 Jul 2013 66,793 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 56,379 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 40,132 miles

front brake discs in a very poor condition

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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FP08 GDY is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FP08 GDY, 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 FP08 GDY registered?

FP08 GDY is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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