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FY08 KNM

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,326 mi
Last recorded83,326 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 KNM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 83,326 miles

Nearside Front body badly corroded, next to body mount

Offside Front body badly corroded, next to body mount

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2025 79,861 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 79,644 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 76,385 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 76,300 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 72,836 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 70,121 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 68,907 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 67,752 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 64,695 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 61,116 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2017 57,660 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 50,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished

n/s/r wheel rim damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2015 41,159 miles

Slight damage to offside front wing and front bumper

Pass 2 Oct 2014 33,076 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 32,603 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2013 23,079 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 21,346 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 21,346 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 17,788 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 13,001 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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FY08 KNM is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY08 KNM, 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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FY08 KNM is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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