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SV61 YDB

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,815 mi
Last recorded121,815 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 121,815 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All Body Mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 112,269 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 102,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

n-s rear seat not fitted

n-s rear shock absorber

rear axle casing corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2022 87,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear seat missing belt not tested

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 87,452 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear seat missing belt not tested

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 72,721 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 72,720 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 57,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 57,079 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 43,567 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 43,567 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking & tread measures 3.7mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking & tread measures 3.4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 42,466 miles

under side of vehicle under sealed obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2018 42,466 miles

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

under side of vehicle under sealed obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2017 39,757 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 33,961 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2015 31,154 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2014 24,076 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 YDB 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 70.6%.

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 YDB, 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 YDB registered?

SV61 YDB is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 November 2011.

Is SV61 YDB safe to buy?

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