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GY58 UYF

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,484 mi
Last recorded86,484 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 UYF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 86,484 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 86,472 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 80,854 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 80,845 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 75,850 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Both rear wheel bearings rough/noisy

Fail 22 Jul 2024 75,850 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Both rear wheel bearings rough/noisy

Pass 17 Jul 2023 70,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material logtitutional, where the pipe is retained by the clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 70,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material logtitutional, where the pipe is retained by the clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 63,759 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive G/Box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 57,072 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test base

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test base

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 52,210 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 52,210 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 47,121 miles

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

Rear silencer not fully supported correctly

Pass 13 Jul 2018 43,033 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 43,021 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 35,905 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 33,325 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 32,605 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 29,920 miles

rear silencer slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2014 29,759 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

exhaust heatshield securing clips broken

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 26,964 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/f wiper blade torn

Pass 17 Jul 2012 23,464 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 22,546 miles

n/s/f brake disc corroded.

n/s/f tyre getting low.

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

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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GY58 UYF is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Red 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 GY58 UYF, 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 GY58 UYF registered?

GY58 UYF is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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