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FY58 DWP

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,278 mi
Last recorded118,278 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 DWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 118,278 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 118,266 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 118,258 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 111,760 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 111,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front upper and lower swivel bearings worn

Pass 20 Mar 2024 105,451 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 98,797 miles

Nearside 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 98,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 92,297 miles

nearside front link arm worn,rear tyres on 1.8 to 2mm

Pass 9 Mar 2021 83,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 75,903 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 67,361 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 61,049 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front swivel housing is leaking

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 61,030 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front swivel housing is leaking

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 42,623 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 34,133 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)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 32,915 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 30,780 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 28,074 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 22,167 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 17,986 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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FY58 DWP 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 76.2%.

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 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 FY58 DWP, 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 FY58 DWP registered?

FY58 DWP is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is FY58 DWP safe to buy?

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