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FV62 NEJ

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,644 mi
Last recorded100,644 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 NEJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 100,644 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front slight play in swivel/knuckle joint

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 May 2026 100,644 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front slight play in swivel/knuckle joint

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 94,720 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 88,559 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 88,559 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 81,379 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 68,631 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 64,853 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 64,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 61,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 57,241 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 52,997 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 52,997 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 48,760 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 44,792 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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FV62 NEJ is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FV62 NEJ, 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 FV62 NEJ registered?

FV62 NEJ is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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