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G18 JKC

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,162 mi
Last recorded86,162 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 JKC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 86,162 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2024 83,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive tractor seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2023 81,298 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel leaking

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 81,298 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe to cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel leaking

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 80,139 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 80,126 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s & o/s side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 78,879 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 78,362 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 78,362 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 75,307 miles

N/S/F SPHERE HUB LEAKING GREASE

Fail 29 Jan 2019 75,307 miles

N/S/F SPHERE HUB LEAKING GREASE

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively TORN (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 68,526 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 60,544 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 51,998 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN, PERISHED AND CRACKED IN TREAD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 42,892 miles

Both wipers starting to split.

Cracks in tread areas on all four tyres.

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 34,119 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 25,514 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 21,319 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 13,523 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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G18 JKC 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 G18 JKC, 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 G18 JKC registered?

G18 JKC is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is G18 JKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G18 JKC 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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