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HB04 ELL

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

101,191 mi
Last recorded101,191 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHB04 ELL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 101,191 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

exhaust system corroded

underside corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2025 101,160 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (mid) body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety both outer hubs (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

exhaust system corroded

underside corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2024 95,752 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 95,144 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting at body mount (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting at body mount (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 88,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 80,330 miles

Nearside Front swivel ball seal leaking grease but not contaminating brake disc

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

Offside Front swivel ball seal leaking grease but not contaminating brake disc

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

Rear exhaust box knocking against tow bar

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated but no leak of exhaust gases

Pass 9 Sep 2021 72,034 miles

Front Lower Crankshaft pulley worn

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 66,479 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 61,416 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 54,900 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 54,900 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Electrical wiring insecure negative terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 53,005 miles

Alternator belt slightly cracked

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 53,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 70 15 95s (4.1.E.1)

Alternator belt slightly cracked

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 45,526 miles

Offside Front tyre tread wearing thin

Fail 3 Apr 2017 45,526 miles

Offside Front tyre tread wearing thin

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 39,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak at gearbox area

Fail 7 Apr 2016 39,869 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak at gearbox area

Pass 10 Apr 2015 33,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak at gearbox area

Fail 8 Apr 2015 33,315 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak at gearbox area

Pass 11 Apr 2014 28,320 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroding

Fail 11 Apr 2014 28,320 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2013 25,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 25,108 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,861 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 15,359 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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HB04 ELL is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HB04 ELL, 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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HB04 ELL is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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