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KC58 KAY

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,509 mi
Last recorded80,509 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC58 KAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 80,509 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 80,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 79,251 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 77,895 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 77,895 miles

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

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

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

Front Swivel Hub has play both sides

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 74,113 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 74,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 71,967 miles

All four tyres are starting to crack in the treads.

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 71,967 miles

All four tyres are starting to crack in the treads.

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 65,641 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 61,491 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 57,369 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 54,925 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 52,221 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 52,125 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2017 52,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2016 50,308 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 46,323 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,074 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 31,499 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 24,012 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 15,752 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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KC58 KAY 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 77.3%.

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 KC58 KAY, 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 KC58 KAY registered?

KC58 KAY is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is KC58 KAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC58 KAY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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