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VN12 YCM

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,049 mi
Last recorded91,049 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 YCM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 91,049 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 82,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 82,226 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs are corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 74,986 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 74,986 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 70,632 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 66,880 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 63,374 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 63,374 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 59,445 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 59,445 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged All 4 (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 54,503 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 49,201 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 49,201 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 43,489 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 36,409 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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VN12 YCM is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VN12 YCM, 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 VN12 YCM registered?

VN12 YCM is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is VN12 YCM safe to buy?

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