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SL61 SZE

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,017 mi
Last recorded21,017 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 SZE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 21,017 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 18,487 miles

Brake Discs Surface Corroded

Tyre's Aged 2011

Pass 15 Dec 2023 18,226 miles

Front & rear axles corroded.

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

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside drop links. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front differential pipes corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At offside & nearside body to chassis fixing areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

No clear view of front inner brake pad condition.

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

Offside Front scuff on rotation.

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & nearside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 18,225 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front & rear axles corroded.

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

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside drop links. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front differential pipes corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At offside & nearside body to chassis fixing areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

No clear view of front inner brake pad condition.

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

Offside Front scuff on rotation.

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & nearside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 17,692 miles

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

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

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside suspension drop links. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & nearside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front differential pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer band devoid of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

No clear view of front inner brake pads condition.

Offside Front Tyre outer band worn.

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded.

scuff from offside front on rotation.

Pass 3 Dec 2021 16,957 miles

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

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

Front axle differential pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer band worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Scuff from offside front on rotation.

Pass 9 Nov 2020 15,777 miles

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

Front Offside & nearside tyres outer bands slightly worn.

Front axle/differential pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Nov 2019 14,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside inner faces . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper slightly damaged,no sharp edges .

Unable to view front inner brake pads properly .

Pass 7 Nov 2018 13,295 miles

nsf bumper slightly damaged /cracked

roughness and noise x2 rear wheels when spun suspect rear diff

Fail 5 Nov 2018 13,295 miles

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

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

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

nsf bumper slightly damaged /cracked

roughness and noise x2 rear wheels when spun suspect rear diff

Pass 30 Nov 2017 11,975 miles

nearside registration plate lamp cover missing

Fail 30 Nov 2017 11,975 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside registration plate lamp cover missing

Pass 28 Nov 2016 10,300 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 8,449 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 6,445 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 6,442 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 SZE is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SZE, 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 SZE is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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