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AV11 BYW

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,086 mi
Last recorded119,086 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 BYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2026 119,086 miles

Central Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working side light bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear fuel pipe / s corroded by tank

Pass 6 Sep 2024 113,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded by the tank

Fail 6 Sep 2024 113,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded by the tank

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 107,916 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 107,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 99,124 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 98,920 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 88,100 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 88,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Radius Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Radius Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 79,696 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 79,309 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2019 70,661 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 70,652 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 57,559 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 47,545 miles

offside front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 10 Aug 2017 47,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

offside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2016 38,444 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 27,943 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 22,309 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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AV11 BYW is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2011 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 40,142 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV11 BYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 15 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV11 BYW is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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