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YD62 XXU

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,435 mi
Last recorded59,435 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 XXU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 59,435 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 55,871 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 55,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed/Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 49,666 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 46,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 46,494 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 43,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 42,023 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 40,655 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 40,655 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 37,492 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 32,320 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 28,694 miles

Front slight corrosion on hyd pipes for 4 wheel drive

Pass 24 Aug 2016 23,345 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 19,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YD62 XXU is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD62 XXU, 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 YD62 XXU registered?

YD62 XXU is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 September 2012.

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