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VK62 SYX

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,908 mi
Last recorded113,908 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 SYX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 113,908 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 103,823 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 96,948 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 88,527 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 80,020 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 80,020 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 74,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 69,067 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to rear by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 61,169 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to rear next to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre cracking in treads

Fail 10 Oct 2018 61,169 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to rear next to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre cracking in treads

Pass 17 Oct 2017 52,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to inner edge ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 52,925 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to inner edge ()

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

brake fluid level slightly low

Pass 27 Sep 2016 41,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 30,484 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 30,484 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VK62 SYX is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VK62 SYX, 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 VK62 SYX registered?

VK62 SYX is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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