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AO61 YKW

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,745 mi
Last recorded45,745 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 YKW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 45,745 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 42,473 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 38,955 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 35,834 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 35,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 33,536 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 31,041 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 29,400 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 26,444 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 23,108 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 19,273 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 14,903 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 10,720 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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AO61 YKW is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AO61 YKW, 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 AO61 YKW?

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What year was AO61 YKW registered?

AO61 YKW is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is AO61 YKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 YKW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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