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KV11 CUJ

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,117 mi
Last recorded87,117 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV11 CUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 87,117 miles

vehicle covered with under seal

Pass 12 Aug 2024 85,417 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 82,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 82,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 80,896 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 79,406 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 79,406 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 77,672 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 77,665 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 75,923 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 69,482 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 61,483 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,817 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 52,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 44,137 miles

slight play in osr hub

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,116 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 27,407 miles

nsr tyre punctured

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 CUJ is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CUJ, 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 CUJ registered?

KV11 CUJ is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2011.

Is KV11 CUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV11 CUJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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