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E8 VVY

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

105,237 mi
Last recorded105,237 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 VVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 105,237 miles

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

Offside Front DRL not working

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 93,346 miles

brake pipes covered in underseal {all}

under body covered in underseal

Pass 23 May 2024 75,438 miles

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 May 2024 75,437 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2023 72,960 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 67,615 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 62,255 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BACK TO FRONT BRAKE PIPE SOME CORROSON (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 53,465 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 48,526 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 43,501 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Dec 2016 38,881 miles

Outer Auxiliary belt perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2016 34,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing between tread grooves

Offside Rear Tyre perishing between tread grooves

Outer auxiliary belt perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2015 28,767 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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E8 VVY is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 E8 VVY, 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 E8 VVY registered?

E8 VVY is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is E8 VVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 VVY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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