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OY11 BSV

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

36,944 mi
Last recorded36,944 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY11 BSV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 36,944 miles

surface corrosion to all suspension components

tow bar heavily corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2026 36,944 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

surface corrosion to all suspension components

tow bar heavily corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2025 34,740 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 33,153 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 205/70 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components covered in surface corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2023 32,738 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 32,056 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 31,541 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 30,670 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 27,729 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 24,971 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 18,870 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 16,202 miles

front brakes only just pass on balance test

towbar ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2015 14,192 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2014 12,125 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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OY11 BSV is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY11 BSV, 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 OY11 BSV registered?

OY11 BSV is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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