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HJ12 UYG

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,749 mi
Last recorded50,749 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 UYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 50,749 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses going cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 50,284 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 49,812 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 49,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 49,545 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 49,236 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 46,078 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 43,275 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 43,275 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 38,478 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 33,744 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 28,587 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 24,156 miles

unable to check rear seat belts due to contents of rear of vehicle

Fail 5 Apr 2016 24,156 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

unable to check rear seat belts due to contents of rear of vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2015 19,217 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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HJ12 UYG is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ12 UYG, 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 HJ12 UYG registered?

HJ12 UYG is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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