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KV11 CUG

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

174,066 mi
Last recorded174,066 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 174,066 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 May 2026 174,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 May 2026 174,065 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 170,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 170,647 miles

Central Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Central Front Lower Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective transfer box mounting rubbers split

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2024 164,928 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt On steering box link. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers outer casing. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 164,811 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt On steering box link. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers outer casing. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 159,636 miles

Nearside Rear backing plate damp (no visible fluid drips)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fuel pipes corroded by fuel tank

Pass 14 Apr 2022 153,839 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake drum backing plate damp (no visible fluid drips )

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

hand brake lever has a lot of travel

Fail 14 Apr 2022 153,839 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake drum backing plate damp (no visible fluid drips )

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

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

hand brake lever has a lot of travel

Pass 11 Feb 2021 146,886 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 142,074 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 142,074 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 138,371 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 138,186 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Feb 2018 130,800 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 124,147 miles

Prop Shaft Gaiter Damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2016 123,777 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 120,488 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 97,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 97,220 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 75,956 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 75,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 CUG is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 CUG, 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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KV11 CUG is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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