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AD61 VTU

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,992 mi
Last recorded66,992 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 VTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 66,992 miles

Heavy corrosion throughout underbody and suspension components

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 61,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear seat belts not tested

Pass 31 Jul 2023 56,574 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 51,237 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 51,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 47,008 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 41,634 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 37,590 miles

rear tyre cracking

Fail 8 Aug 2019 37,587 miles

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

rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2018 33,132 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat base's removed from vehicle. ()

Pass 25 Aug 2017 27,832 miles

Nearside Front vacuum pipes corroded

Offside Front vacuum pipes corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 20,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2015 18,146 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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AD61 VTU is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 38,581 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 AD61 VTU, 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 14 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD61 VTU?

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What year was AD61 VTU registered?

AD61 VTU is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is AD61 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD61 VTU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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