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SA11 BXX

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,494 mi
Last recorded79,494 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA11 BXX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 79,494 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 79,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 78,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

areas of underside not undersealed corroded

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Jul 2024 74,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 8 Jul 2024 74,197 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested One Brake Pad Missing (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Hub Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 70,006 miles

underside of vehicle heavily wax oiled

Pass 19 May 2023 69,650 miles

Underside and chassis getting very rusty

Underside heavily wax oiled

Fail 19 May 2023 69,647 miles

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

Underside and chassis getting very rusty

Underside heavily wax oiled

Pass 11 May 2022 67,485 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 65,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in under seal, rear sections corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes - perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 205-70-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Gearbox mounting defective aluminium mount broken

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes - perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all units and mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 65,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge of tread / wall 205-70-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in under seal, rear sections corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes - perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 205-70-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Gearbox mounting defective aluminium mount broken

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes - perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all units and mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 62,030 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 62,030 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 58,320 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 58,319 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 52,874 miles

osf tyre perished

Pass 1 Sep 2017 48,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 46,193 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 41,204 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 41,159 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal hub swivel pin (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 31,301 miles

slight cracking on rear tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2014 27,223 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking between tread

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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SA11 BXX is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SA11 BXX, 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 SA11 BXX registered?

SA11 BXX is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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