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HV08 WUU

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,705 mi
Last recorded88,705 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 WUU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 88,705 miles

Brake servo corroded

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Wheel hub vacuum axle pipes are excessively corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive generally corroded underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 88,699 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting slam panel crash bar member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting slam panel crash bar member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake servo corroded

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Wheel hub vacuum axle pipes are excessively corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis railing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis railing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive generally corroded underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 88,196 miles

Nearside Front tractor joint oil seal slight weep

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

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

whole of chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2024 86,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 84,404 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 80,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 79,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 73,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on ware limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 67,575 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

The rear silencer is corroded and in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2018 62,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak ()

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 31 Mar 2017 57,058 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

engine management lamp is on

rear exhaust section is deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,245 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 42,534 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 35,527 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front brake disc pitted on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2013 27,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

gearbox oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2013 27,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

gearbox oil leak

clutch very heavy

Pass 28 Mar 2012 19,461 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 12,857 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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HV08 WUU is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HV08 WUU, 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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HV08 WUU is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HV08 WUU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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