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FX61 DFE

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,979 mi
Last recorded85,979 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX61 DFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 85,979 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2025 85,979 miles

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

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2024 77,872 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2024 77,872 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2024 70,498 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 62,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front suspension 4x4 vac pipes corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 59,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

suspension vacuum pipes corroded on front axle and in engine bay

Pass 18 Nov 2020 56,862 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft rear uj slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

front axle vacuum pipes corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 51,796 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 46,255 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 40,164 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 34,323 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 28,052 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 20,959 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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FX61 DFE 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 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 FX61 DFE, 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 FX61 DFE registered?

FX61 DFE is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is FX61 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX61 DFE 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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