Official DVLA Record

2008 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · SA08 GAO

SA08 GAO

2008 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 15/04/2008. Recorded mileage 108,263 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
SUZUKI JIMNY
Year / Origin
2008 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 20/07/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
108,263 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/07/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1328cc

SA08 GAO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2024
  • 108,263 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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SA08 GAO Mileage History

  1. 22/07/202294,853 mi
  2. 22/07/202294,853 mi
  3. 27/06/202399,836 mi+4,983 mi
  4. 28/06/202399,836 mi
  5. 12/07/2024108,263 mi+8,427 mi

Average of roughly 6,792 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SA08 GAO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 15:03
MOT Analysis

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 (SA08 GAO) between July 2022 and July 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.

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