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YG12 UXV

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,908 mi
Last recorded76,908 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UXV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 76,908 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 76,818 miles

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

fuel pipes rusted and greased

traces of diff oil at nearside and offside rear axle hubs

Fail 22 Jun 2023 76,818 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

fuel pipes rusted and greased

traces of diff oil at nearside and offside rear axle hubs

Pass 30 Mar 2022 74,476 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded (Slightly) ()

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 74,282 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded (Slightly) ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 69,269 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 69,196 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 64,043 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 58,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 54,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 48,254 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 48,094 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 52,341 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 35,685 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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YG12 UXV is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG12 UXV, 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 YG12 UXV registered?

YG12 UXV is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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