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YE12 OCC

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,876 mi
Last recorded35,876 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 OCC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 35,876 miles

under side very rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2025 30,745 miles

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened pan hard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 95s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front coil spring not correctly seated in lower spring cup on axle

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 95s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened pan hard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

boot door/tailgate lower hinge broken but door not likely to fall off/become detached and closes as should

corrosion to underbody/chassis/axles/suspension

underside of vehicle has been heavily covered in underseal in places

Fail 7 Feb 2025 30,745 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened pan hard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 95s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front coil spring not correctly seated in lower spring cup on axle

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 95s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake cable slightly insecure and rubbing on chassis

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened pan hard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

boot door/tailgate lower hinge broken but door not likely to fall off/become detached and closes as should

corrosion to underbody/chassis/axles/suspension

underside of vehicle has been heavily covered in underseal in places

Fail 7 Feb 2025 30,738 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tailgate component likely to become detached BOTTOM TAILGATE HINGE SNAPPED (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 26,613 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 26,453 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 25,599 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 25,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2021 24,525 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2021 24,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 23,354 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 23,354 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 21,506 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 19,272 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 17,016 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 17,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 13,935 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 10,571 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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YE12 OCC is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc 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 YE12 OCC, 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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YE12 OCC is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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