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FY08 YDJ

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,347 mi
Last recorded98,347 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 98,347 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 98,310 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 91,952 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All - Vehicle undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 91,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All - Vehicle undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 90,323 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 89,103 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 87,470 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 84,466 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 84,401 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 81,914 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 79,010 miles

bad oil leak on gear box

Fail 18 Feb 2017 79,010 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bad oil leak on gear box

Pass 20 Jan 2016 76,178 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 65,185 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front swivel joint slight leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 52,568 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Centre stop light not working

Pass 10 Jan 2013 41,357 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 2 Feb 2012 30,189 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 30,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 19,303 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 YDJ 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 78.9%.

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 FY08 YDJ, 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 FY08 YDJ registered?

FY08 YDJ is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is FY08 YDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 YDJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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