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FY08 URU

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,205 mi
Last recorded101,205 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 101,205 miles

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

Nearside Front axle hub seal leaking but not excessive

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

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 27 Jun 2025 100,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 97,732 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 96,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between catalyst and middle pipe deteriorated/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pressure pipe across chassis (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Slight oil leak from n/s/f swivel housing

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Whole underside covered in underseal

Fail 25 May 2023 96,058 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between catalyst and middle pipe deteriorated/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pressure pipe across chassis (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Slight oil leak from n/s/f swivel housing

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Whole underside covered in underseal

Pass 19 May 2022 94,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 92,391 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 84,286 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 76,460 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 67,757 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,287 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,287 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 48,066 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 43,180 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 43,179 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 36,288 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 36,286 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 29,241 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,032 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 URU is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FY08 URU, 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 FY08 URU registered?

FY08 URU is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is FY08 URU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 URU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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