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Y80 HOW

2012 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,734 mi
Last recorded27,734 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY80 HOW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 27,734 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 27,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 25,641 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 23,239 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 21,070 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 19,144 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 17,896 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 16,863 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 15,123 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 8,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 921 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 12,274 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 11,252 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 11,252 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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Y80 HOW is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in White 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 Y80 HOW, 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 Y80 HOW registered?

Y80 HOW is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is Y80 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y80 HOW 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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