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LP12 YSJ

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,121 mi
Last recorded23,121 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 YSJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 23,121 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 22,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 22,397 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 21,157 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 21,157 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 19,955 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 19,167 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 18,968 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 18,472 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 18,150 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 17,751 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 17,259 miles

near side off side plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 10 Jun 2015 14,312 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 14,312 miles

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

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

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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LP12 YSJ is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LP12 YSJ, 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 LP12 YSJ registered?

LP12 YSJ is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is LP12 YSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP12 YSJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LP12 YSJ have outstanding finance?

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