2008 Suzuki Jimny · 4,121 MOT tests
2008 Suzuki Jimny reliability
2008 Suzuki Jimnys fail 32.1% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 22 Jimny years (4,121 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- 32.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 70,768
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,121
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 10.5% of tests fail here (85% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Suzuki Jimny
Fail rate by area
- Brakes12.1%
- Body, chassis and structure10.5%
- Lights and electrics9.7%
- Suspension9.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
- Seat belts and airbags2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.13%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.08%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.98%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 2.96%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.94%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Chassis corroded near body mounting 2.89%
Corrosion at a body mounting can weaken the chassis where it attaches, so an expert inspection is needed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (16.77%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10%) · Transmission oil leak, not excessive (6.72%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.33%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.27%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (5.24%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Jimny year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny reliable?
2008 Suzuki Jimnys fail 32.1% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 22 Jimny years (4,121 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Suzuki Jimny MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.13% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (3.08% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.98% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Suzuki Jimny have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Suzuki Jimny shows 70,768 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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