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HV58 EVB

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,305 mi
Last recorded102,305 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 EVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 102,305 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 98,112 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Panhard rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both sides ()

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides 3rd and 4th row mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 98,112 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount (chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords visible through cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Panhard rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both sides ()

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides 3rd and 4th row mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 94,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All trailing arms mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 94,478 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both side rear inner wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All trailing arms mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 86,300 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sided coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal panhard rod mounting (chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 85,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body corroded at rear of inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body slightly corroded at rear of inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body corroded at rear of inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal panhard rod mounting (chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fan belt slipping

Pass 5 Aug 2020 85,869 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 84,709 miles

advise brake pipes are becoming corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2018 81,941 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded OFFSIDE FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

REAR SEATS MISSING AT TIME OF TEST

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 81,941 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded OFFSIDE FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working NEARSIDE FRONT INOP (1.1.A.3b)

REAR SEATS MISSING AT TIME OF TEST

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 75,476 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 69,665 miles

Exhaust hitting towbar mounting braket

Metal pipes across front axle corroding

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Osf tyre cracking

Slight roughness when rear wheels rotated

Pass 23 Mar 2015 63,174 miles

front brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,728 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,837 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,644 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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HV58 EVB is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HV58 EVB, 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 HV58 EVB registered?

HV58 EVB is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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