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SV61 DMO

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

53,871 mi
Last recorded53,871 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 53,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 53,837 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2024 48,955 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2024 48,955 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 43,468 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 36,872 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 36,872 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 31,926 miles

both front fog lamp brackets deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2021 31,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

both front fog lamp brackets deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2020 28,406 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Fail 24 Jun 2020 28,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

All 4 tyres perished

Rear service brake will need attention

Pass 12 Jun 2019 12,163 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various brake pipes undersealed obscuring inspection

vehicle undersealed obscuring view of testable items

Fail 7 Jun 2019 24,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front axle swivel joint seal leaking diff oil

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various brake pipes undersealed obscuring inspection

vehicle undersealed obscuring view of testable items

Pass 14 Mar 2018 18,919 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 14,942 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 14,942 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 14,934 miles

coil spring broken OFFSIDE FRONT (2.4.C.1a)

front brake binding OFFSIDE (3.7.B.1)

REAR BRAKES(low readings on service brake

Pass 17 Nov 2015 13,693 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 11,701 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 DMO is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SV61 DMO, 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 DMO is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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