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HY08 WHU

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,184 mi
Last recorded108,184 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 WHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 108,184 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2026 108,175 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Hub joint (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 102,039 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 102,039 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2024 95,770 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle joint behind the wheel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 91,840 miles

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

Front vacuum pipes corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front slight play axle king pin upper and lower

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 85,499 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder on central dash (3.1 (a) (i))

Engine bay covers obscuring some prescribed areas

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

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 80,160 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 76,786 miles

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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 72,096 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 62,753 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 58,971 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front perishing between treads

Pass 8 Apr 2016 55,159 miles

N/S front tyre wearing unevenly

O/S front seatbelt webbing frayed and is slow to retract

O/S front tyre perishing in tread

Fail 8 Apr 2016 55,159 miles

N/S front tyre wearing unevenly

O/S front seatbelt webbing frayed and is slow to retract

O/S front tyre perishing in tread

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 50,946 miles

centre brake lght disconnected

Pass 16 Apr 2014 42,300 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 46,296 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 39,645 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 30,021 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 30,019 miles

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

brake pedal near to max travel

Pass 5 Apr 2011 19,624 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 WHU is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HY08 WHU, 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 WHU registered?

HY08 WHU is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is HY08 WHU safe to buy?

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