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FV08 EAX

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,801 mi
Last recorded67,801 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 EAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 67,801 miles

car has been under sealed

Fail 8 Jun 2026 67,798 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

car has been under sealed

Pass 28 May 2025 65,276 miles

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

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

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 16 May 2024 61,806 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 58,577 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 54,122 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 49,916 miles

Front Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to underside and chassis

Pass 8 Jun 2020 48,909 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 47,501 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 44,967 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 42,798 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 39,977 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 36,887 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Oct 2014 35,434 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 31,011 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 25,528 miles

front wiper blades split

Pass 3 Nov 2011 19,517 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 17,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2011 17,131 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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FV08 EAX is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FV08 EAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV08 EAX registered?

FV08 EAX is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is FV08 EAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 EAX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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