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SL62 VAD

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,283 mi
Last recorded83,283 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 VAD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 83,283 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 77,338 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 72,413 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 67,921 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 67,920 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis leg @rear tow eye (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2021 63,050 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 58,944 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 58,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 54,936 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 50,694 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 42,483 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 34,292 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 25,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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SL62 VAD is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SL62 VAD, 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 SL62 VAD registered?

SL62 VAD is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is SL62 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 VAD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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