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YG12 UYC

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,666 mi
Last recorded61,666 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 61,666 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 10 Mar 2026 61,616 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Mar 2025 57,904 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 54,330 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 50,679 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 46,598 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 42,963 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 40,817 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 38,590 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 38,583 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2018 33,639 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 26,942 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 22,019 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 16,183 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 UYC is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UYC, 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 UYC registered?

YG12 UYC is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is YG12 UYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 UYC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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