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MA61 SYT

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,044 mi
Last recorded95,044 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 SYT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 95,044 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Fluid on brake back plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 87,673 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered with waxoil (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 83,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of offside front to rear near fuel tank/at securing clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY low benefit of doubt going to presenter (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage damp noted at power steering pipe under radiator (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 73,647 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 64,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 64,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 54,329 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 8 Jan 2021 54,329 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 45,716 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 37,526 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 30,886 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 30,886 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 25,593 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 25,593 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 20,381 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 14,876 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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MA61 SYT is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MA61 SYT, 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 MA61 SYT registered?

MA61 SYT is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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