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HW61 KCJ

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,090 mi
Last recorded50,090 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW61 KCJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 50,090 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 50,087 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 48,569 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 47,006 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 47,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 45,329 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 43,159 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 43,149 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2020 41,131 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 38,706 miles

Slight play in offside front swivel/hub

Pass 24 Oct 2018 31,748 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 31,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2017 26,625 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 26,625 miles

Central Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 17,372 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 10,585 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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HW61 KCJ is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HW61 KCJ, 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

How do I check the history of HW61 KCJ?

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What year was HW61 KCJ registered?

HW61 KCJ is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is HW61 KCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW61 KCJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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