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E839 LYN

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,957 mi
Last recorded73,957 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE839 LYN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 73,957 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 70,546 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 67,280 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 63,487 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 57,192 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 54,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn too edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn too edges

Pass 16 Dec 2019 49,309 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 43,226 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 35,405 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 35,404 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

All 4 tyres slightly perished

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 28,097 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 26,396 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 20,838 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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E839 LYN is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc 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 E839 LYN, 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

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What year was E839 LYN registered?

E839 LYN is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is E839 LYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E839 LYN 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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