MOT Status
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123,709 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
under side of vehicle body showing signs of corrosion
underside of vehicle showing signs of heavy underseal
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
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
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))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Coolant leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was SV61 VHY registered?
SV61 VHY is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2011.
Is SV61 VHY safe to buy?
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