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SV61 BKG

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,544 mi
Last recorded42,544 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 BKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 42,544 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to various suspension parts

Pass 7 Jul 2025 41,046 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 39,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to various suspension parts

Pass 19 Jul 2023 37,635 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to fuel pipes

Fail 17 Jul 2023 37,635 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 18 Jul 2022 36,021 miles

corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 20 Jul 2021 33,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 32,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 28,053 miles

corrosion to exhaust front pipe/cat section

tyres perished

Pass 26 Jul 2018 24,617 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 8 Aug 2017 19,722 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 19,722 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 16,105 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 10,872 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 6,542 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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SV61 BKG is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV61 BKG, 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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SV61 BKG is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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