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KV11 CTY

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

66,727 mi
Last recorded66,727 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV11 CTY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 66,727 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Underside vehicle Corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2026 66,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Underside vehicle Corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2025 63,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under-side pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (under bonnet) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 63,083 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under-side pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (under bonnet) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 59,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under-side pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underside pipes & covered in underseal ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 59,674 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under-side pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underside pipes & covered in underseal ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 56,749 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded/covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 56,722 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe at caliper hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mounting area at sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside pipes covered in other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF & OSF inner sill areas at front body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across axle to n/s/r wheel cylinder covered in other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 54,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under side all pipes covered in other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 54,659 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under side all pipes covered in other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 52,600 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 50,330 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 50,330 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 47,734 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 43,918 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished slightly

Offside Rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2017 41,811 miles

slight play felt at o/s/r wheel

Fail 27 Feb 2017 41,811 miles

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

slight play felt at o/s/r wheel

Pass 3 Mar 2016 37,680 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,150 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 33,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 28,657 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 28,653 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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KV11 CTY is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KV11 CTY, 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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What year was KV11 CTY registered?

KV11 CTY is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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