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EY61 YVC

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

90,337 mi
Last recorded90,337 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 YVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 90,337 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

under body corroded/surface rust

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 90,337 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

under body corroded/surface rust

Pass 14 Apr 2025 88,852 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under body corroded/surface rust

Fail 14 Apr 2025 88,852 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under body corroded/surface rust

Pass 22 Apr 2024 87,288 miles

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

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 87,288 miles

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

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

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 84,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at joiner block at the front and o,s,f pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 5 Apr 2023 84,372 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at joiner block at the front and o,s,f pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2022 80,378 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both os and ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 4 Apr 2022 80,378 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft likely to become detached transfer box brackets broken (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both os and ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Apr 2021 75,708 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 73,809 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 67,786 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 67,786 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 60,612 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 60,612 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 53,724 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak oil filter corroded and leaking oil ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 53,722 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Oil leak oil filter corroded and leaking oil ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty washer bottle (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 44,246 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 44,246 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,218 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 18,090 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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EY61 YVC is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EY61 YVC, 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 EY61 YVC registered?

EY61 YVC is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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