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YE12 VLO

2012 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,135 mi
Last recorded125,135 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 VLO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 125,135 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 124,819 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 110,362 miles

vehicle getting rusty underneath

Pass 21 Nov 2022 98,411 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 89,890 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 89,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 80,275 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 80,269 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 72,819 miles

spare tyre cracking

Offside Rear seatbelt not tested due to dog handling equipment

Pass 7 Dec 2018 62,551 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 51,814 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 51,812 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 43,373 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 43,373 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 38,145 miles

Front brake discs pitted/lipped

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

Pass 29 May 2015 29,896 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 VLO is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLO, 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 YE12 VLO registered?

YE12 VLO is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 June 2012.

Is YE12 VLO safe to buy?

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