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DV61 LYU

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,301 mi
Last recorded84,301 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 LYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 84,301 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 84,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 81,034 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 75,831 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 68,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 68,247 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid top up (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17" wiper blade. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" wiper blade. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 63,387 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 59,102 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play front prop shaft U/J (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 50,407 miles

Offside Rear Lens has small crack

Fail 9 Jul 2019 50,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Lens has small crack

Pass 9 Jul 2018 43,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm remaining! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm remaining! (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres are cracked/perished!

Fail 9 Jul 2018 43,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm remaining! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm remaining! (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres are cracked/perished!

Pass 12 Jun 2017 35,670 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Jun 2016 27,694 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 21,444 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 19,780 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 19,780 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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DV61 LYU is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DV61 LYU, 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 DV61 LYU registered?

DV61 LYU is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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