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JO04 LUB

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

70,721 mi
Last recorded70,721 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO04 LUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 70,721 miles

N/s/ inner sill is corroded

Offside Front upper and lower swivel joints have slight play

Offside Rear backing plate cracked/broken

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

Slight blow on exhaust between centre/rear exhaust

corrosion on inner front wheel archs

Fail 6 Aug 2026 70,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

N/s/ inner sill is corroded

Offside Front upper and lower swivel joints have slight play

Offside Rear backing plate cracked/broken

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

Slight blow on exhaust between centre/rear exhaust

corrosion on inner front wheel archs

Pass 19 Aug 2025 64,796 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Front axle seal slight misting grease

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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))

brake pedal slight spongy and travel long

general underbody condition slight corrosion

vehicle soiled underneath at time test

Pass 2 Sep 2024 60,318 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 60,118 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rearward body mount body side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount body side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rearward body mount body side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 57,308 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 57,307 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount chassis out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount chassis out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 57,287 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 55,468 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 52,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2057015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 52,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2057015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 46,826 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 42,732 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 42,732 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 37,588 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 37,582 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 33,195 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded-inner/outer facees (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front inner pads appear worn

slight cracking on both rear tyre treads

Fail 12 Oct 2015 33,195 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded-inner/outer facees (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front inner pads appear worn

slight cracking on both rear tyre treads

Pass 17 Sep 2014 27,908 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 22,697 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 17,181 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 13,241 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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JO04 LUB is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Blue 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 JO04 LUB, 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 JO04 LUB registered?

JO04 LUB is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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