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HG08 FXK

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,112 mi
Last recorded115,112 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 FXK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 115,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Oct 2025 115,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Oct 2024 105,591 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 101,505 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 97,216 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2019 93,624 miles

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

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))

Fail 27 Oct 2019 93,624 miles

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

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

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 5 Nov 2018 83,468 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 83,347 miles

CORRODED EXHAUST SYSTEM.

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

REAR SEATS NOT PRESENTED FOR TEST.(SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED).

Fail 10 Oct 2018 83,347 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired LEAKING LUBRICANT. (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORRODED EXHAUST SYSTEM.

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

REAR SEATS NOT PRESENTED FOR TEST.(SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED).

Pass 9 Oct 2017 77,984 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 77,984 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 72,662 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 67,338 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 61,466 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 56,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 56,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,490 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,319 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,294 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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HG08 FXK is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG08 FXK, 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 HG08 FXK registered?

HG08 FXK is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is HG08 FXK safe to buy?

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