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SL61 SYS

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,033 mi
Last recorded132,033 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 132,033 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 132,033 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 127,163 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

quite a lot of rust build up underneath.

Pass 23 Dec 2022 114,588 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 102,284 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 102,277 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 102,263 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 95,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 95,962 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 93,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 60% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 89,898 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

body rusty under car

chassis rusty under car

exhaust system rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2019 89,891 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

body rusty under car

chassis rusty under car

exhaust system rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2018 78,965 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 77,672 miles

both front lower stub bearings slight play

Fail 12 Dec 2016 77,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front lower stub bearings slight play

Pass 24 Dec 2015 70,010 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 53,411 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 SYS 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 SL61 SYS, 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 SL61 SYS registered?

SL61 SYS is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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