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SU51 JMY

2011 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,813 mi
Last recorded59,813 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU51 JMY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 59,813 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 59,797 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 57,077 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 57,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front axle tie bar fixing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 55,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 47,255 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 47,247 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Lower wheel cylinder connection leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Footbrake, both rear wheels are low effort, handbrake readings are good.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer to centre section joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 47,092 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 47,092 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 46,575 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 45,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 43,230 miles

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

Pass 1 Nov 2017 40,903 miles

Offside Front hub light leak

Pass 26 Oct 2016 37,406 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 23,953 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 17,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front n/s and o/s brake discs pitted

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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SU51 JMY is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in White 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 SU51 JMY, 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 SU51 JMY registered?

SU51 JMY is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 November 2011.

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