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YC62 JWU

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,471 mi
Last recorded64,471 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 JWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 64,471 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 64,466 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swivel bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 59,466 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 58,958 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 51,122 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 51,122 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 47,647 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 47,647 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 42,087 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 36,469 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 30,144 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 26,538 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 23,361 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Sep 2015 19,786 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 JWU is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JWU, 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 YC62 JWU registered?

YC62 JWU is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is YC62 JWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 JWU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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