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YC62 BVG

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,103 mi
Last recorded97,103 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 BVG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 97,103 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in top and bottom swivel.

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 97,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in top and bottom swivel.

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 96,177 miles

Nearside Front Sleight play in top and bottom swivel.

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 96,177 miles

Nearside Front Sleight play in top and bottom swivel.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 94,759 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

vehicle underside corroded/rusty in specified areas

Pass 28 Jun 2023 92,040 miles

General slight corrosion to underside of chassis and body

Heavily undersealed

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassis near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 91,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panard rod mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

General slight corrosion to underside of chassis and body

Heavily undersealed

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassis near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 86,972 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jun 2021 78,112 miles

4x4 vacuum lines corroded

exhaust has slight exhaust blow

Fail 22 Jun 2021 78,112 miles

4x4 vacuum lines corroded

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust has slight exhaust blow

Pass 2 Jun 2020 68,693 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 68,690 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 65,825 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 65,825 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 55,645 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 43,595 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 29,515 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 17,070 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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YC62 BVG is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YC62 BVG, 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 YC62 BVG registered?

YC62 BVG is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is YC62 BVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 BVG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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