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YH61 VCM

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,122 mi
Last recorded167,122 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 167,122 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 154,770 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 154,089 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 140,593 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 140,592 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 126,183 miles

N/S & O/S headlamps starting to deteriorate.

Pass 25 Nov 2021 112,865 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 112,865 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 102,873 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 102,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

O/S rear tyre perished between treads

Pass 27 Nov 2019 92,554 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 76,411 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 76,268 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 60,873 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield loose

rear axle noisy

tow bar fitted with 7 pin socket

under side of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 10 Dec 2016 45,456 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 45,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 30,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm plus age related cracking 2011 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, plus age related cracking 2011 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 19,675 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge (advise tracking check)

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 VCM is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VCM, 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 VCM registered?

YH61 VCM is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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The MOT history for YH61 VCM shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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