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HY08 WHS

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

38,306 mi
Last recorded38,306 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 WHS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 38,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking and perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front tyres cracking and perishing inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 37,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 37,242 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 36,243 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 35,007 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f outriggers slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2021 33,997 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 33,258 miles

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

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

exhaust back-box corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2019 32,226 miles

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

Rear exhaust back-box corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2018 31,249 miles

Both front & O/S/R tyre perished/split around tread blocks

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced N/S & O/S (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 29,429 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2016 26,270 miles

child seat fitted

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 22,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2014 19,443 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2013 16,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 12,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2011 8,869 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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HY08 WHS is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 HY08 WHS, 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 HY08 WHS registered?

HY08 WHS is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HY08 WHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 WHS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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