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GV11 HLJ

2011 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,203 mi
Last recorded82,203 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 HLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 82,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 82,149 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Heavy corrosion throughout underbody and suspension with various areas soft

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 78,743 miles

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

n/s pads 3/4 worn

Pass 25 Jun 2024 74,280 miles

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

brake pads low

front spot light telltale not working

Pass 19 Jun 2023 68,500 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 68,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 64,895 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 61,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish (06/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded in area of steering box mounting but not weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamps slightly effected by directional indicators

Fail 7 Jul 2021 61,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish (06/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded in area of steering box mounting but not weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamps slightly effected by directional indicators

Pass 15 Jul 2020 57,312 miles

Both rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 18 Jul 2019 54,106 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 47,882 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 47,882 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 41,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 34,499 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 34,499 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs & pads in poor condition

o/s/r tyre worn near limit,nail & cut in tread

Pass 17 Jul 2015 27,372 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 18,350 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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GV11 HLJ is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GV11 HLJ, 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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GV11 HLJ is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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