MOT Status
ValidMileage
108,184 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axel (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front perishing between treads
N/S front tyre wearing unevenly
O/S front seatbelt webbing frayed and is slow to retract
O/S front tyre perishing in tread
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)
centre brake lght disconnected
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
brake pedal near to max travel
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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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.
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