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NL11 FNT

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,720 mi
Last recorded75,720 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 FNT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 75,720 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 75,547 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 68,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear seats removed at time of test

Surface corrosion under side age related

Pass 28 Oct 2022 64,470 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 64,470 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 63,105 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 63,104 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 58,144 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Park brake has little reserve travel

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 58,142 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Park brake has little reserve travel

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 50,510 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 50,510 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,668 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2017 42,259 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f swivel hub bearings have play

Fail 19 Jun 2017 42,004 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front n/s/f swivel hub bearings have play

heat shield rattling

Pass 22 Jun 2016 37,562 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 37,347 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 33,923 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 32,048 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 24,173 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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NL11 FNT is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Black 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 NL11 FNT, 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 NL11 FNT registered?

NL11 FNT is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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