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SP12 YBK

2012 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,404 mi
Last recorded90,404 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 YBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 90,404 miles

Chassis generally corroded, but not excessively

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 90,389 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner arch/outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Chassis generally corroded, but not excessively

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 83,467 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 81,695 miles

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

under vehicle underseal applied

Pass 26 Sep 2023 74,958 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail close to outer edge. ()

Rear axle and suspension components corroding.

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 74,958 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe badly corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Heat shield on top of cat slightly loose.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail close to outer edge. ()

Rear axle and suspension components corroding.

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 62,672 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 62,077 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 62,077 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 60,924 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 58,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone damage on windscreen not more that 40mm in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2018 45,235 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,324 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 16,524 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 16,524 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 11,070 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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SP12 YBK is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP12 YBK, 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 SP12 YBK registered?

SP12 YBK is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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