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SW61 CZV

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,956 mi
Last recorded84,956 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 CZV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 84,956 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 84,956 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 79,764 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 64,160 miles

Rear advise slight exhaust blow

Fail 2 Oct 2023 64,160 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear advise slight exhaust blow

Pass 28 Oct 2022 58,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 58,078 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 47,305 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 39,586 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 38,054 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 38,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 36,360 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 36,359 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 34,417 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 32,391 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 29,336 miles

Engine fitted obscuring examinable components

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 19 Nov 2015 22,875 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 20 Nov 2014 16,235 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 10,139 miles

rear seat belts not fully checked due to seats being folded down

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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SW61 CZV is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SW61 CZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW61 CZV registered?

SW61 CZV is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is SW61 CZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 CZV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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