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YH61 NCE

2011 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,424 mi
Last recorded89,424 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 NCE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 89,424 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front fog light not working

Nearside front seat belt slow retracting

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside front fog light missing

Offside front seat belt slow retracting

Offside front swivel ball joint slight leak

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside heavily covered in mud

Fail 23 Feb 2026 89,424 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front fog light not working

Nearside front seat belt slow retracting

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside front fog light missing

Offside front seat belt slow retracting

Offside front swivel ball joint slight leak

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside heavily covered in mud

Pass 28 Feb 2025 84,689 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 84,488 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 84,488 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 82,794 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 82,739 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking Steering box drop arm seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 78,617 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 78,615 miles

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 69,413 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 69,413 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 61,996 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Jun 2019 58,049 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 57,909 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2018 50,585 miles

large tyres fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 49,125 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 40,481 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 31,235 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 22,401 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 22,281 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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 NCE is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YH61 NCE, 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 NCE registered?

YH61 NCE is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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