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YC12 LCJ

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,125 mi
Last recorded75,125 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 LCJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 75,125 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 75,120 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 67,933 miles

AVERAGE UNDER BODY CONDITION-RELATIVE TOO AGE SLIGHTLY DIRTY UNDERSIDE

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin set (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 59,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

dirty underside

Pass 27 Jun 2023 50,519 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 50,519 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 42,205 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 42,205 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 33,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 28,141 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 17,998 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 10,212 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 3,429 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 3,233 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 2,907 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 2,446 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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YC12 LCJ is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YC12 LCJ, 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 YC12 LCJ registered?

YC12 LCJ is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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