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H17 OCE

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,454 mi
Last recorded31,454 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 OCE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 31,454 miles

Front panel corroded around body mountings (undersealed)

Pass 3 May 2025 30,826 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 30,781 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 30,697 miles

All four tyres perishing around tread

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 30,054 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 29,032 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 27,094 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 26,041 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 26,041 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 23,110 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 22,627 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 22,092 miles

rear wiper blade

Fail 14 Mar 2016 22,092 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade

Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,695 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 20,738 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 20,733 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Rear silencer excessivly corroded but not leaking

offside front wiper smearing screen

rear fog light not working on trailer socket

Pass 16 Oct 2013 20,540 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 15,878 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 10,310 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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H17 OCE 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 84.2%.

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 H17 OCE, 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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H17 OCE is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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