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SV61 VHY

2011 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,709 mi
Last recorded123,709 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 VHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 123,709 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 116,226 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 116,221 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x 3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2024 113,377 miles

under side of vehicle body showing signs of corrosion

underside of vehicle showing signs of heavy underseal

Fail 7 May 2024 113,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn front n/s wheel bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn front o/s anti-roll link worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel service brake [foot brake] showing low effort at rear wheels (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play front n/s wheel bearing rear seal worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle body and chasses heavily undersealed

under side of vehicle body and chasses showing signs of corosion

Fail 22 Mar 2024 113,341 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reserve travel in handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front n/s outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play front n/s wheel bearing worn [play] (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel rear n/s handbrake showing low effort at wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front o/s chasse corroded [anti-roll bar bracket] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front o/s outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel service brake [foot brake ] showing low effort at o/s rear wheel. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear o/s brake backing plate corroded

under side of vehicle body and chasse showing signs of corrosion

under side of vehicle body and suspenion components heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Mar 2023 110,209 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 110,183 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear both

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and seal weeping (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 107,575 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 107,575 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 105,455 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 101,799 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both pipes @ tank area

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 101,799 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both pipes @ tank area

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 94,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00 mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too hose at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 94,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Abs wiring fouling steering column intermediate shaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00 mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too hose at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 89,204 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 74,517 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 61,054 miles

Coolant leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,421 miles

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

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 VHY is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VHY, 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 VHY is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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