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HY08 XDV

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,501 mi
Last recorded126,501 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 126,501 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 124,989 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 122,337 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 120,614 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 120,609 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre to rear joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes across front axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 117,870 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

off side front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2020 111,523 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 106,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 99,771 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 89,472 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 77,788 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 66,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres low

Pass 28 Aug 2014 55,160 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 39,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Sep 2012 39,496 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,356 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2011 37,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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 XDV is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 XDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HY08 XDV?

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What year was HY08 XDV registered?

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

Is HY08 XDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 XDV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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