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FV58 HYZ

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,676 mi
Last recorded78,676 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 HYZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 78,676 miles

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

Front suspension pipes corroded too flexi borderline

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Offside Front damage on wing and bumper

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion and mud under vehicle on all chassis rails floors and suspension

plastic covers fitted too outer sills

Fail 27 Oct 2021 78,483 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis mounting corroded sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front suspension pipes corroded too flexi borderline

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Offside Front damage on wing and bumper

corrosion and mud under vehicle on all chassis rails floors and suspension

plastic covers fitted too outer sills

Pass 27 Oct 2020 74,188 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion on front pipes too suspension flexi borderline

corrosion under vehicle chassis rails suspension floors

plastic covers fitted outer sills

Pass 26 Apr 2019 68,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panhard rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 67,956 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-to-rear (adjacent to fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 63,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 58,781 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides front (3.7.B.3)

surface corrosion on brake pipes in places

Fail 13 Dec 2016 58,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 23,232 miles

Slight damage n/s lower windscreen

Fail 21 Dec 2015 23,232 miles

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

Slight damage n/s lower windscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2014 49,591 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 46,398 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Underside generally very muddy recommend front mudflaps

Pass 21 Dec 2012 43,764 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Dec 2011 27,332 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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FV58 HYZ is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV58 HYZ, 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 FV58 HYZ registered?

FV58 HYZ is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 December 2008.

Is FV58 HYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV58 HYZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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