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GU61 VTJ

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

96,320 mi
Last recorded96,320 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 VTJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 96,320 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 92,970 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 89,958 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 86,668 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 81,087 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 75,439 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 68,895 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 68,894 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 62,221 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 54,519 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 42,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 33,583 miles

wear on outer edge of tread on nearside front Tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2015 23,716 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 23,668 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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GU61 VTJ is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Black 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 GU61 VTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU61 VTJ registered?

GU61 VTJ is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is GU61 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 VTJ 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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