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SL61 MBO

2011 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,172 mi
Last recorded71,172 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 MBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2025 71,172 miles

Central Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired Nearside (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired Both (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Play in swivel joint.

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2024 70,854 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()

Nearside Front hub mist of oil

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2024 70,842 miles

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

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

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded 2 rear x2 ()

Nearside Front hub seal has mist of oil

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2024 70,816 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 70,390 miles

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2023 68,091 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel King pin (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 62,950 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 56,188 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 50,057 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 43,612 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 33,380 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 26,058 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 17,379 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 12,467 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 9,541 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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SL61 MBO is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL61 MBO, 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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SL61 MBO is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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