
Suzuki Jimny
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,298 cc
Y208 GTGMOT history
Y208 GTG is a red petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,441 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 130,441 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,800 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y208 GTG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Jimny
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,298 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 12 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y208 GTG was last recorded at 130,441 miles on 4 Jan 2024, 3,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 127,268 miles · 24 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,173 miles
- Average per year
- 5,800 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 130,441 miles
- 2023 – 127,268 miles
- 2022 – 125,026 miles
- 2021 – 117,924 miles
- 2019 – 113,588 miles
- 2018 – 106,428 miles
- 2017 – 99,353 miles
- 2016 – 84,623 miles
- 2015 – 81,999 miles
- 2014 – 76,630 miles
- 2013 – 73,750 miles
- 2012 – 70,131 miles
- 2011 – 64,517 miles
- 2010 – 57,966 miles
- 2009 – 50,427 miles
- 2008 – 43,000 miles
- 2007 – 34,817 miles
- 2006 – 26,518 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to calipers are corroded at inner wing end (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside protective coating has faded (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount for rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar brackets are corroded (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust emissions failed at first attempt on high lambda but did pass at second attempt
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are covered in grease
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside, protective coating has faded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,441 miles (+3,173)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 130,441 miles
- Test number
- 479708333167
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to calipers are corroded at inner wing end (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside protective coating has faded (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount for rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar brackets are corroded (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust emissions failed at first attempt on high lambda but did pass at second attempt
Pass127,268 miles (+14)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 127,268 miles
- Test number
- 691251483067
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside, protective coating has faded (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes from tank to front are corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes that run across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at connection for rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
Fail127,254 miles (+2,228)2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,254 miles
- Test number
- 524658427979
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill next to body mounting and within 30cm of a seal belt anchorage point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill next to body mount and within 30cm of seat belt anchorage point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside, protective coating has faded (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes from tank to front are corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes that run across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at connection for rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass125,026 miles (+7,102)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 125,026 miles
- Test number
- 425436861551
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box flange (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel joint seal has some seepage
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective On back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass117,924 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 117,924 miles
- Test number
- 916533942851
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged split. (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres heavily perished 205/70/15 H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail117,924 miles (+4,336)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,924 miles
- Test number
- 521417299389
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged split. (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres heavily perished 205/70/15 H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass113,588 miles (+24)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 113,588 miles
- Test number
- 566594676998
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail113,564 miles (+7,136)4 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,564 miles
- Test number
- 693984780916
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected body mountings (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth head lamps misty
- AdvisoryFront axle leaking oil
- AdvisoryFront brake discs scored
- AdvisoryN/s front brake hose ferrualls corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension bushes split
- AdvisoryTow bar corroded
Pass106,428 miles (+180)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 106,428 miles
- Test number
- 645901310221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,248 miles (+6,895)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,248 miles
- Test number
- 845803428888
- FailureFront registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical front plate in windscreen (6.3.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering swivel (2.2.B.1g)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' number plate in windscreen (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak hub swivel leaking diff oil
Pass99,353 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 99,353 miles
- Test number
- 228612037209
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread is cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail99,353 miles (+14,730)3 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,353 miles
- Test number
- 396155563483
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread is cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,623 miles (+2,624)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 84,623 miles
- Test number
- 306541132256
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle to compensator (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryCat converter internals rattling
Pass81,999 miles (+5,369)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 81,999 miles
- Test number
- 147984465053
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front swivel joints corroded and pitted
Pass76,630 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 76,630 miles
- Test number
- 609961154012
- NoteBoth front swivel balls corroded and pitted
Fail76,630 miles (+2,880)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,630 miles
- Test number
- 208520354058
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- NoteBoth front swivel balls corroded and pitted
Pass73,750 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 73,750 miles
- Test number
- 478926763031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,750 miles (+3,619)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,750 miles
- Test number
- 696556063044
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass70,131 miles (+5,614)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 70,131 miles
- Test number
- 199338362471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,517 miles (+6,551)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 64,517 miles
- Test number
- 527854631063
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,966 miles (+7,539)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 57,966 miles
- Test number
- 163857020400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,427 miles (+7,427)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 50,427 miles
- Test number
- 332627419036
- NoteFront brake pads low
Pass43,000 miles (+8,183)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 43,000 miles
- Test number
- 560002938089
- NoteBackBox outer skin peeling
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNearside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge
Pass34,817 miles (+8,299)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 34,817 miles
- Test number
- 260722637081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,518 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 26,518 miles
- Test number
- 461044436080
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about Y208 GTG
- Does Y208 GTG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y208 GTG expired on 23 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y208 GTG?
- The MOT on Y208 GTG expired on 23 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y208 GTG done?
- Y208 GTG was recorded at 130,441 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2024, an average of 5,800 miles a year.
- Has Y208 GTG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y208 GTG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y208 GTG ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on Y208 GTG find?
- Y208 GTG passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2024 with 8 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to calipers are corroded at inner wing end; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside protective coating has faded; front oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak, and 5 more.
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