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KU11 DWC

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,341 mi
Last recorded95,341 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU11 DWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 95,341 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 95,341 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 94,328 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 94,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2023 89,095 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 89,083 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 81,462 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum backing plate corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2022 81,332 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panhard rod mounting bracket holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panhard rod mounting corroded an holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear upper shock absorber mounting brackets corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on outer edge to approx 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper spring mounts/cups/location . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear seatbelts and seats not present at time of test.

rear body mounting brackets corroded on chassis but body secure...nearside and offside intermediate.

Pass 27 Oct 2021 77,282 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel pin bearings have slight wear.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mountint for panhard rod. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear body mounting corroded nearside and offside.

Rear rear seats and seatbelt not present at time of test.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all fuel pipes along chassis corroded.

Fail 21 Oct 2021 77,282 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system corroded and leaking leading to flexi brake hose. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached broken at joint. (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front axle swivel pin bearings have slight wear.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mountint for panhard rod. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear body mounting corroded nearside and offside.

Rear rear seats and seatbelt not present at time of test.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all fuel pipes along chassis corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2020 73,143 miles

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

Fuel hose corroded fuel pipes along offside chassis rail coroded. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between wheel and fuel tank above chassis. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear coil spring upper chassis mounting areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both rear passenger seats and seatbelts missing at time of test.

Pass 3 Apr 2019 68,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank close to chassis. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded and holed but secure.

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced localised areas on chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front axle vent pipes corroded.

Pass 26 Apr 2018 65,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing lower steering axle swivel bearing. (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above tank and close to chassis. (3.6.B.2c)

rear seats and seatbelts not present at time of test.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 62,932 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fuel pipe along chassis corroded in areas.

Fail 25 Apr 2017 62,932 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along chassis to flexy pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fuel pipe along chassis corroded.

rear seats and belts not present at time of test.

Fail 19 Apr 2017 62,884 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along chassis to flexy pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fuel pipe along chassis corroded.

rear seats and belts not present at time of test.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 55,932 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 44,593 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 39,939 miles

front brake aplication slightly uneven

Fail 24 Jul 2014 39,936 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KU11 DWC is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KU11 DWC, 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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KU11 DWC is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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