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SV61 MPY

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,714 mi
Last recorded79,714 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 MPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 79,714 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play & slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component sphere (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 68,513 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 68,513 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 55,969 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Noise from rear brakes

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 23 Nov 2023 55,836 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Noise from rear brakes

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 2 Dec 2022 46,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 3 Oct 2022 46,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle at retaining clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front spier seal slighty leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2021 40,211 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 40,207 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability OIL LEAK (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2021 40,206 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 35,742 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 32,762 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 29,563 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 25,196 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 19,979 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 12,936 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 11,541 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 MPY is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MPY, 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 SV61 MPY registered?

SV61 MPY is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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