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Y26 MGS

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,966 mi
Last recorded107,966 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY26 MGS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 107,966 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 105,245 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 102,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 99,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 96,262 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 96,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 85,347 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 78,178 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 68,425 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 68,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 56,861 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 45,995 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 36,309 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 26,187 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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Y26 MGS is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y26 MGS, 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 Y26 MGS registered?

Y26 MGS is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 August 2012.

Is Y26 MGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y26 MGS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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