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VK61 UBB

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,179 mi
Last recorded35,179 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 UBB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 35,179 miles

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2025 29,393 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 22,911 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perishing and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 22,911 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perishing and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 20,094 miles

Front 4x4 drive control vacuum pipes corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish and crack very slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

dipstick broken

Fail 18 Jan 2023 20,088 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front 4x4 drive control vacuum pipes corroded

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish and crack very slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

dipstick broken

Pass 21 Jan 2022 18,589 miles

Front 4x4 drive control vacuum pipes corroded

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

Offside Front service brake lagging slightly in operation

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish and crack slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 18,584 miles

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

Front 4x4 drive control vacuum pipes corroded

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

Offside Front service brake lagging slightly in operation

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish and crack slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

dipstick broken

ns parking brake lagging slightly in operation

Pass 14 Jan 2021 17,515 miles

4x wheel drive control vacuum pipes corroded

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 16,484 miles

offside front traction selection control pipes becoming very rusty

Fail 15 Jan 2020 16,481 miles

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

offside front traction selection control pipes becoming very rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2019 14,572 miles

4w/d vacuum pipes becoming very rusty [not mot item]

Pass 10 Jan 2018 13,145 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 11,628 miles

all wiper blades slightly split

Pass 13 Jan 2016 9,758 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 7,958 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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VK61 UBB is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Blue 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 VK61 UBB, 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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VK61 UBB is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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