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HW08 FSK

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,554 mi
Last recorded84,554 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 FSK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 84,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear section flange (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside and offside front spheres corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2025 79,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear section flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside and offside spheres corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2024 74,402 miles

nearside and offside front spheres corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2023 70,349 miles

nearside and offside front axle spheres corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2023 70,337 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front axle spheres corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2022 65,804 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 60,149 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 59,728 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 50,512 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 37,652 miles

205/40/15 N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 37,652 miles

205/40/15 N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 24,244 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 21,930 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 18,359 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 14,307 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 10,825 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 7,504 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 6,102 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 6,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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HW08 FSK is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HW08 FSK, 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 HW08 FSK registered?

HW08 FSK is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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