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H5 CBG

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,634 mi
Last recorded73,634 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 CBG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 73,634 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 73,626 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 73,335 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 73,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind headlight (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind headlight (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 72,582 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 72,582 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 71,688 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 70,309 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 68,980 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Oct 2019 67,124 miles

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

Nearside Mirror is missing

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 67,124 miles

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

Nearside Mirror is missing

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 64,449 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 60,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 56,599 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box outer casing corroded and rear hanger snapped

Pass 29 Sep 2015 51,896 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 46,774 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2014 46,774 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,551 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,327 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 32,291 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,334 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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H5 CBG is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 H5 CBG, 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 H5 CBG registered?

H5 CBG is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is H5 CBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 CBG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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