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YH61 MZJ

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,937 mi
Last recorded73,937 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 MZJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 73,937 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 68,060 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 65,443 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 60,112 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 60,112 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 55,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slightly coroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 46,557 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 41,273 miles

both rear tyres tread depths down to 2mm in places

Pass 16 May 2017 35,899 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 29,406 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 23,813 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Jun 2014 16,757 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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YH61 MZJ is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH61 MZJ, 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 YH61 MZJ registered?

YH61 MZJ is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is YH61 MZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 MZJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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