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FY61 ZFV

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,429 mi
Last recorded53,429 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 ZFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 53,429 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2025 50,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

extensive under body corrosion but no weakened areas

Pass 10 Jan 2024 44,894 miles

Central Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 44,893 miles

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

Central Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 40,982 miles

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 38,874 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 38,874 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch corner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 37,176 miles

Central prop shaft slip gaiter split

Pass 21 Jan 2020 36,319 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective end split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jan 2020 36,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective end split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2019 31,971 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 31,971 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 28,329 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 28,328 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 21,807 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 15,045 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 8,984 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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FY61 ZFV is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FY61 ZFV, 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 FY61 ZFV?

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What year was FY61 ZFV registered?

FY61 ZFV is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is FY61 ZFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 ZFV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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