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NJ61 JVX

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,883 mi
Last recorded76,883 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 JVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 76,883 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 76,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 74,995 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 73,780 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 72,739 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 72,739 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 71,248 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 71,248 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 71,210 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chassis and floors all undersealed

Fail 12 Oct 2021 71,201 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Underside Of Vehicle Has Excessive Surface Rust Present

Pass 30 Jul 2021 70,825 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 67,765 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 66,091 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 66,091 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 58,940 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 56,993 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 51,605 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 43,619 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 35,183 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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NJ61 JVX is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NJ61 JVX, 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

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What year was NJ61 JVX registered?

NJ61 JVX is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is NJ61 JVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ61 JVX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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