2008 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · YF08 SXB
2008 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 24 May 2008. Recorded mileage 99,709 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI JIMNY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF08 SXB Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 99,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF08 SXB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Suzuki Jimny (YF08 SXB) between May 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Seat belt not functioning as intended Unable to inspect due to rear load (7.1.2 (c))”.
YF08 SXB Mileage History
- 26/05/201123,843 mi
- 13/07/201228,595 mi+4,752 mi
- 24/11/201231,341 mi+2,746 mi
- 29/11/201231,346 mi+5 mi
- 13/11/201340,912 mi+9,566 mi
- 18/11/201448,742 mi+7,830 mi
- 09/10/201559,963 mi+11,221 mi
- 04/10/201668,137 mi+8,174 mi
- 10/10/201668,228 mi+91 mi
- 05/10/201774,663 mi+6,435 mi
- 25/06/201980,168 mi+5,505 mi
- 19/06/202082,428 mi+2,260 mi
- 13/04/202185,075 mi+2,647 mi
- 08/04/202287,643 mi+2,568 mi
- 06/04/202390,272 mi+2,629 mi
- 11/04/202493,348 mi+3,076 mi
- 11/04/202596,769 mi+3,421 mi
- 09/04/202699,703 mi+2,934 mi
- 16/04/202699,709 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 5,095 miles per year across 19 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: Good
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- "Death Wobble"Serious
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- 4WD Vacuum Hub FailureModerate
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- Floor Pan and Sill CorrosionSerious
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