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DY62 BWG

2012 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,972 mi
Last recorded39,972 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 BWG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 39,972 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 37,233 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 34,283 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 31,718 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 29,252 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 26,814 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 24,201 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 20,268 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 20,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 17,585 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 16,124 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 16,122 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 14,290 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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DY62 BWG is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in White with a 1,298cc 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 DY62 BWG, 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 DY62 BWG?

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What year was DY62 BWG registered?

DY62 BWG is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is DY62 BWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 BWG 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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