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FY08 YLB

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,360 mi
Last recorded64,360 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 YLB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 64,360 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 62,485 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 59,476 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 56,322 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 55,767 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 55,767 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 55,386 miles

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

Engine oil sump pan corroded & leaking oil.

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

Pass 13 Apr 2020 54,629 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 13 Apr 2020 54,629 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 53,770 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 53,770 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 50,233 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 50,233 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 46,207 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 45,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,872 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 36,194 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 30,885 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 30,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 27,322 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 23,458 miles

no rear seats fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2011 18,183 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 YLB is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YLB, 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 YLB registered?

FY08 YLB is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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