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FD61 VNW

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,046 mi
Last recorded71,046 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 VNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 71,046 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 68,985 miles

exhaust corroded on the joint

nearside front windscreen got a crack in it, not in viewing

Fail 31 Oct 2024 68,985 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front brake pipes corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded on the joint

nearside front windscreen got a crack in it, not in viewing

Pass 23 Oct 2023 66,074 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 60,984 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 60,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 56,825 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 52,403 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 52,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 46,050 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 46,048 miles

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

brake pedal spongy

Pass 27 Oct 2018 38,095 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 29,542 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 29,517 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 25,476 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 17,976 miles

Offside front disc slightly corroded.

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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FD61 VNW is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc 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 FD61 VNW, 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 FD61 VNW registered?

FD61 VNW is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is FD61 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 VNW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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