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BS11 CAT

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,707 mi
Last recorded40,707 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS11 CAT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 40,707 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 40,303 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 38,349 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 38,343 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 37,078 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 34,435 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 32,509 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 28,615 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nsf osf osr tyres cracking in tread

Pass 30 Aug 2019 23,783 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 20,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 16,980 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 12,576 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 9,573 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 4,162 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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BS11 CAT is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BS11 CAT, 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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What year was BS11 CAT registered?

BS11 CAT is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is BS11 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS11 CAT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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