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YH61 VBT

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

80,110 mi
Last recorded80,110 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 VBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 80,110 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all body mounts corroded

slight chassis corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2025 70,834 miles

Brake fluid level close to minimum

Nearside front brake hose ferrule corrosion

Offside and nearside front outriggers corroded

Slight play in nearside front king pins

Tow hitch removed for Mot test

Fail 5 Jun 2025 70,833 miles

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

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

Brake fluid level close to minimum

Nearside front brake hose ferrule corrosion

Nearside handbrake efficiency low

Offside and nearside front outriggers corroded

Slight play in nearside front king pins

Tow hitch removed for Mot test

Pass 3 Jun 2024 63,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near suspension mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 50,924 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 40,828 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 34,381 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 33,797 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 30,456 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 23,745 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 17,496 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 10,238 miles

slight play in front hubs on full lock

Pass 28 Oct 2016 9,675 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 7,551 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 5,532 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 VBT is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VBT, 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 YH61 VBT registered?

YH61 VBT is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 November 2011.

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The MOT history for YH61 VBT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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