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VO62 CUJ

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,990 mi
Last recorded67,990 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 CUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 67,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2024 52,659 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 52,313 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2023 51,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 50,937 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

slight oil leak from transmission

Pass 11 Mar 2021 50,037 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion all over chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 50,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion all over chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 49,350 miles

Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking

Fail 17 Mar 2020 49,291 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2019 42,639 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 42,639 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 35,853 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 29,672 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 23,566 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 21,690 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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VO62 CUJ is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO62 CUJ, 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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VO62 CUJ is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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