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YF61 CHY

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,129 mi
Last recorded111,129 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 CHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 111,129 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 111,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 92,005 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 80,027 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2024 80,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2024 79,979 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 65,786 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 65,786 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 58,009 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 51,961 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 45,688 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 43,747 miles

Nearside front brake slightly binding.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 39,033 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 35,616 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 31,404 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 25,355 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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YF61 CHY is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF61 CHY, 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 YF61 CHY registered?

YF61 CHY is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 December 2011.

Is YF61 CHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 CHY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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