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SA12 YLU

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,147 mi
Last recorded82,147 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 YLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 82,147 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 82,129 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2026 82,042 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panhard rod (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panhard rod (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle and components covered in underseal

Fail 24 Oct 2025 82,025 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at towing eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 81,301 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside an Nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tie rod mounting corroded

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside and Nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 79,830 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 73,782 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 66,878 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2020 58,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 52,069 miles

signs of corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

signs of perishing to both rear tyres

Fail 9 Oct 2019 52,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

signs of corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

signs of perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 9 Oct 2018 43,947 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 43,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 May 2018 43,326 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Nov 2016 36,587 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 31,463 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 26,464 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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SA12 YLU is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SA12 YLU, 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 SA12 YLU registered?

SA12 YLU is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is SA12 YLU safe to buy?

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