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GY62 VVB

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,605 mi
Last recorded81,605 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 VVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 81,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15(DOT2616) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking and perished 205/70/15 (dot4217) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 77,339 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 77,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 72,480 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 68,646 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 63,940 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 57,249 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 49,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 41,116 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 35,975 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 28,872 miles

All 4 tyres are perished

Nearside Front Outer edge worn on tyre tread

Pass 16 Dec 2015 22,145 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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GY62 VVB is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GY62 VVB, 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 GY62 VVB registered?

GY62 VVB is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is GY62 VVB safe to buy?

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