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NX61 VMJ

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

36,398 mi
Last recorded36,398 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX61 VMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 36,398 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 36,359 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 31,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 31,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 31,007 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2022 30,543 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 30,543 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 29,970 miles

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 29,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both have no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 24,816 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 23,154 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 23,154 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 21,256 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 18,506 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 15,605 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 12,912 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 12,911 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (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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NX61 VMJ is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NX61 VMJ, 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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NX61 VMJ is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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