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GU08 CCA

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,593 mi
Last recorded123,593 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 CCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 123,593 miles

Rear Tyres close to limit

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 116,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 116,685 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 105,054 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both offside upper and lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 105,054 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both offside upper and lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 98,171 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear Exahust deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2022 91,080 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 79,538 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded rear box

Pass 27 Feb 2020 70,481 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2019 64,411 miles

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

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2018 59,890 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak rear gearbox oil seal leaking ()

centre exhaust pipe has bracket modifications to be help in place due to broken hangers

heavy corrosion on back box

offside kingpin/swivel joint leaking oil

Pass 8 Mar 2017 58,412 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

both front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2016 56,262 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre perished in tread pattern

o/s/r tyre perished in tread pattern

Fail 24 Feb 2016 56,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre perished in tread pattern

o/s/r tyre perished in tread pattern

Pass 4 Mar 2015 54,706 miles

minor surface corrosion on exhaust back box (no blowing)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 54,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

minor surface corrosion on exhaust back box (no blowing)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 52,412 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 52,377 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 50,671 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 46,652 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,148 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,848 miles

both front brake discs started to corrode.

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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GU08 CCA 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 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU08 CCA, 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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GU08 CCA is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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