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HW58 FJU

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

25,425 mi
Last recorded25,425 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW58 FJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 25,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 24,181 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside - Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 23,058 miles

Front chassis and body slightly corroded

Front diff lock pipes corroded

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 21,788 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material recommend replacing ASAP (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near side - off side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 19,931 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front oil feed pipes to sphere leaking

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 18,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

full sill covers fitted

running boards fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2020 18,407 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

full sill covers fitted

running boards fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2019 17,559 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 16,246 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 16,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 14,720 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front + rear tyres are perished

rear exhaust box corroding

slight surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2016 13,056 miles

rear exhaust box outer skins corroded

slight perishing to nearside front tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2016 13,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box outer skins corroded

slight perishing to nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2015 11,445 miles

ALL tyres perished/cracked in tread - cords not exposed

Pass 15 Sep 2014 9,952 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 7,880 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 7,880 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 5,831 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 4,523 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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HW58 FJU is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 HW58 FJU, 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 HW58 FJU registered?

HW58 FJU is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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