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WF12 YXX

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,951 mi
Last recorded83,951 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 YXX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 83,951 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 83,924 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 75,517 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 75,510 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 75,507 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 69,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 61,224 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 55,441 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 55,441 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 51,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides very near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 51,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides very near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 46,529 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 46,529 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear both sides (4) very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 42,697 miles

All 4 tyres cracking.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2018 42,697 miles

All 4 tyres cracking.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 41,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front lower roller brake test reading on o/s. Advise inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2016 39,897 miles

both wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2015 36,688 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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WF12 YXX is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WF12 YXX, 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 WF12 YXX registered?

WF12 YXX is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is WF12 YXX safe to buy?

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