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GF08 PLO

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,511 mi
Last recorded52,511 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 PLO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 52,511 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 49,527 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 49,515 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 46,297 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Chassis Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 42,880 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded.

Fail 17 Aug 2022 42,880 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2021 39,276 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Surface - Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 39,270 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Surface - Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 37,325 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general surface corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

exhaust rusty.

Pass 15 Aug 2019 34,867 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight / Surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 31,909 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 31,892 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 28,548 miles

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

exhaust corroded.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 25,854 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 22,985 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 20,351 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 17,263 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 13,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight under body corrosoin

Pass 16 May 2011 11,024 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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GF08 PLO is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Red 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 GF08 PLO, 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 GF08 PLO registered?

GF08 PLO is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 May 2008.

Is GF08 PLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 PLO 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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