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DY62 PZS

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,788 mi
Last recorded98,788 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 PZS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 98,788 miles

No rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test.

Fail 6 May 2026 98,787 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage fouling Rubbing on the inner wheel rim (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage fouling Rubbing on the inner wheel rim. (2.1.4 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

No rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test.

Pass 26 Mar 2025 95,507 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2024 91,099 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 86,083 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2023 86,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 79,812 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 79,812 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 73,634 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 73,627 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 65,016 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 65,015 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 56,841 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 56,841 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded swivel seal leaking grease on to suspension (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Oct 2018 56,819 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2017 45,897 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 35,620 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 30,363 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 PZS is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DY62 PZS, 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 DY62 PZS registered?

DY62 PZS is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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