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YH61 YBC

2011 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,438 mi
Last recorded81,438 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Jimny40,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 YBC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 81,438 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside mirror glass slight distortion

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 May 2026 81,397 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside mirror glass slight distortion

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 May 2025 77,170 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2024 73,557 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Seats not fit at time of test

Pass 25 Nov 2023 71,982 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded to tank

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 20 Nov 2023 71,982 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange broken (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust centre flange broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded to tank

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 25 Nov 2022 66,970 miles

Central Rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 22 Nov 2022 66,967 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn top and bottom pins (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2021 62,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Fail 26 Nov 2021 62,624 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Pass 24 Nov 2020 58,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear fuel pipes to tank slight corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2020 58,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear fuel pipes to tank slight corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2019 54,034 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 54,014 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2018 47,634 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 41,851 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 36,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 28,876 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 20,223 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 20,223 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YBC is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny in Black 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 YBC, 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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YH61 YBC is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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