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J555 PUS

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,315 mi
Last recorded127,315 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 PUS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 127,315 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

underside corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2025 126,854 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 125,279 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 124,912 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 124,907 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis to body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis to rear body mount/towing eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis to rear body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis to rear body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 116,940 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 116,940 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 98,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 98,074 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 83,312 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 78,119 miles

Front Front tyres wearing on edges.

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Light cracks on headlights. (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Looks to be coming from transmission. ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 69,777 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 69,777 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre stop lamp not working

Pass 8 Dec 2015 68,701 miles

Corrosion underside

Corrosion on chassis

Fail 8 Dec 2015 68,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Corrosion on chassis

Corrosion underside

Pass 9 Dec 2014 67,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

vehicle has serious oil leak from gearbox

Fail 8 Dec 2014 67,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

vehicle has serious oil leak from gearbox

Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2012 43,451 miles

oil leak @ n/s/front hub

slight play @ n/s/front hub

Fail 5 Dec 2012 43,451 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak @ n/s/front hub

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 31,653 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 26,416 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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J555 PUS is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J555 PUS, 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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J555 PUS is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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