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BN62 NNJ

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,001 mi
Last recorded55,001 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 NNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 55,001 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 94,953 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both headlights getting cloudy

both rear backing sills/body getting corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2025 87,305 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 79,248 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 79,246 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 72,412 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 72,410 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 65,572 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 65,531 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 58,460 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails/screws ()

Offside Front steering swivel joint has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Jan 2021 58,460 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails/screws ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front steering swivel joint has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2019 44,838 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 41,151 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 39,008 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 34,202 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 29,250 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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BN62 NNJ is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BN62 NNJ, 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.

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What year was BN62 NNJ registered?

BN62 NNJ is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is BN62 NNJ safe to buy?

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