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HY08 WKC

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,657 mi
Last recorded86,657 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 WKC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 86,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Engine bay panel behind headlamp

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 86,567 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked in chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Engine bay panel behind headlamp

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 85,365 miles

Front both front Headlamp lens slightly defective

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test bench

Fail 10 Aug 2024 85,363 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front Headlamp lens slightly defective

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test bench

Pass 13 Feb 2023 83,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test bench ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 80,586 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 78,879 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 76,964 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 74,042 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 68,639 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chips to windscreen

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2015 57,411 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre brake light not working

chips to windscreen

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2014 48,517 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,010 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 13 Apr 2012 25,216 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 23,697 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 WKC is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WKC, 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 WKC registered?

HY08 WKC is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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