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HD57 DLN

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,191 mi
Last recorded109,191 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD57 DLN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 109,191 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 109,191 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 109,164 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 109,164 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2024 101,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 85,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion to chassis within 30cm of trailing arm mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion to chassis within 30cm of trailing arm mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 85,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion to chassis within 30cm of trailing arm mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion to chassis within 30cm of trailing arm mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 74,504 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken and exhaust box poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 73,812 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 72,158 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 20 Jan 2020 72,158 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe/catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 8 Jan 2019 70,403 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 11 Jan 2018 68,558 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 68,558 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 67,060 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 65,563 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 62,837 miles

front shock absorber mounts weak

rear exhaust rusty

small oil leak from gearbox

Pass 24 Jan 2014 55,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 46,743 miles

g/box oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 37,939 miles

g/box oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 29,828 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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HD57 DLN 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 HD57 DLN, 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 HD57 DLN registered?

HD57 DLN is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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