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NJ61 YRU

2011 Suzuki SX4

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,702 mi
Last recorded117,702 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki SX454,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 YRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 117,702 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 117,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 109,986 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 101,438 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 101,438 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 94,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 87,117 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipes corroding (rear section) just before plastic cover, one appears to have bypassed

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush heavily de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe just before short pipe slightly corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush heavily de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc heavily worn on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around bottom of gearbox and light dusting around OSR differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 87,116 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipes corroding (rear section) just before plastic cover, one appears to have bypassed

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush heavily de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe just before short pipe slightly corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush heavily de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc heavily worn on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around bottom of gearbox and light dusting around OSR differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 79,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 79,371 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 72,219 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 63,530 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 48,479 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 35,614 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 23,530 miles

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

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

How Reliable is the Suzuki SX4?

Based on 587,968 MOT tests across 47,332 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
47,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 10,592
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,892
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,147
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NJ61 YRU is a 2011 Suzuki SX4 in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2011 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 54,573 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 SX4 fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 10,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ61 YRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NJ61 YRU is a 2011 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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