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HW61 BVH

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,411 mi
Last recorded63,411 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW61 BVH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 63,411 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 58,801 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust System - Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - Lipped edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 54,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 50,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - lipped edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 45,718 miles

All brake hose ferrules covered in grease

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Prop shaft gaiter slight leak

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 45,718 miles

All brake hose ferrules covered in grease

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft gaiter slight leak

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 40,269 miles

Oil leak - transfer box area

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 32,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 20,663 miles

Nearside Front Upper Chip in screen

Pass 5 Sep 2017 11,668 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 11,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HW61 BVH is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HW61 BVH, 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 HW61 BVH registered?

HW61 BVH is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is HW61 BVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW61 BVH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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