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SY11 MDE

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,885 mi
Last recorded40,885 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 MDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 40,885 miles

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

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

Underside under sealed

Pass 15 Feb 2024 39,102 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underside of car covered in underseal

Pass 21 Feb 2023 37,151 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 35,568 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 35,568 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 33,932 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 33,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 30,854 miles

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))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 13 Feb 2019 30,853 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

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))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 28,400 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 28,396 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement partly seized (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement partly seized (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2017 25,264 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 25,264 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 21,533 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 18,213 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 15,519 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 15,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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SY11 MDE is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SY11 MDE, 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 SY11 MDE registered?

SY11 MDE is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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