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SW60 FPU

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,380 mi
Last recorded72,380 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW60 FPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 72,380 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2026 72,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer weak (6.1.2 (a))

General under body and chassis in poor condition.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 63,499 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 64,786 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 64,783 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 61,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front n/s and o/s wheel assembly has slight play

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres c+p (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2023 61,380 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both n/s and o/s sills holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged cut to webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres c+p (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 58,674 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at clip on offside rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 58,672 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at clip on offside rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 53,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play bearing/steering swivel ball (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2021 53,553 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play bearing/steering swivel ball (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 49,642 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 49,629 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 47,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking round walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking round walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking round walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 44,781 miles

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

Slight play in nearside front hub

Fail 6 Apr 2018 44,756 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Slight play in nearside front hub

Pass 30 Mar 2017 41,112 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 41,102 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2016 38,324 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 32,561 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 27,409 miles

Oil leak

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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SW60 FPU is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW60 FPU, 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 SW60 FPU registered?

SW60 FPU is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 February 2011.

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