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VK61 UBF

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,304 mi
Last recorded74,304 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 UBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 74,304 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front D BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2025 66,004 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 56,049 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 47,494 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 46,471 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 44,359 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 42,617 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 40,957 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 40,955 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 37,957 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 31,505 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 24,538 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 24,538 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 11,835 miles

brake efficiency only just met

Pass 19 Jan 2015 8,601 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 UBF is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VK61 UBF, 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 VK61 UBF registered?

VK61 UBF is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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