2008 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · PE08 VBN
2008 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 77,171 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI JIMNY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE08 VBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 77,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE08 VBN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Suzuki Jimny (PE08 VBN) between November 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
PE08 VBN Mileage History
- 20/11/202147,612 mi
- 17/11/202250,105 mi+2,493 mi
- 07/10/202353,632 mi+3,527 mi
- 09/09/202464,356 mi+10,724 mi
- 02/10/202577,171 mi+12,815 mi
Average of roughly 7,646 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Jimny (Gen 3)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- 4WD Vacuum Hub FailureModerate
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- Floor Pan and Sill CorrosionSerious
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