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YG62 GFV

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,194 mi
Last recorded57,194 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 GFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 57,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 52,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 52,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 48,310 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 43,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Aug 2021 40,564 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2020 37,630 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 37,630 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 34,746 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 31,219 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 26,116 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 21,488 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 15,940 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance crack in lens (1.4.A.2e)

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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YG62 GFV is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YG62 GFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YG62 GFV?

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What year was YG62 GFV registered?

YG62 GFV is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is YG62 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 GFV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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