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FY58 VUE

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,541 mi
Last recorded67,541 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 VUE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 67,541 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under side of vehicle heavely under sealed

Fail 3 Jun 2026 67,541 miles

Central Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 67,278 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 67,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 67,018 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive our rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 66,521 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 64,590 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing weeping

Fail 5 Aug 2022 64,586 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front swivel housing weeping

Pass 6 Aug 2021 61,668 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 61,658 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 58,334 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 58,308 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Oil leak from hub swivel coupling (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe from flexible hose to o/s wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe across axle from n/s wheel cylinder to o/s wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,585 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 54,547 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 50,901 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 47,283 miles

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

4x4 vacuum pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

Plastic sills fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 45,498 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 44,075 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 38,092 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 11 May 2013 24,545 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 24,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 21,479 miles

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

both front wiper small split

Pass 23 Sep 2011 17,578 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 VUE is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VUE, 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 VUE registered?

FY58 VUE is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is FY58 VUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 VUE shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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