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JH06 ZOO

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,011 mi
Last recorded82,011 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH06 ZOO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 82,011 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 72,610 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 72,237 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 69,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body and chassis has been undersealed

Pass 6 Oct 2022 65,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 62,330 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 62,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis out rigger to body mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis out rigger to body mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis out rigger to body mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Front panel is corroded below headlight. Light unit is still secure.

Pass 3 Mar 2021 59,697 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 57,363 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 77,302 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 70,240 miles

x2 rear bearings have slight noise from inner axel

Fail 13 Mar 2017 70,240 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

x2 rear bearings have slight noise from inner axel

Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,231 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 56,113 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front shock bushes has slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2015 42,999 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,076 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 22,159 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 20,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2011 18,891 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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JH06 ZOO is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JH06 ZOO, 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 JH06 ZOO registered?

JH06 ZOO is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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