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SL61 MDJ

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,272 mi
Last recorded95,272 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 MDJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 95,272 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 95,272 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/f outrigger/body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 90,160 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 90,160 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 84,146 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 78,808 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 77,173 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 74,892 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 73,409 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 73,408 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 60,468 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 60,468 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded one front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 56,159 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 56,156 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 46,753 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 37,650 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 27,534 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 18,661 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 MDJ is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SL61 MDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SL61 MDJ?

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What year was SL61 MDJ registered?

SL61 MDJ is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is SL61 MDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 MDJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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