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YF12 GWZ

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,206 mi
Last recorded79,206 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 GWZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 79,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-body coated in underseal

Fail 17 Apr 2026 79,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under-body coated in underseal

Pass 5 Jun 2025 77,718 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2024 73,907 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Jun 2023 70,193 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 70,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 65,323 miles

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

all tyres cracking in between tread

Pass 11 Jun 2021 60,642 miles

all four tyres cracking slightly in between tread

Fail 11 Jun 2021 60,642 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))

all four tyres cracking slightly in between tread

Pass 12 Jun 2020 55,768 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 51,872 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 38,217 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 28,948 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 18,131 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 16,272 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 12,944 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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YF12 GWZ is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YF12 GWZ, 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 YF12 GWZ registered?

YF12 GWZ is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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