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YG62 KNM

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

68,807 mi
Last recorded68,807 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 KNM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 68,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 66,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2024 66,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2023 64,168 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2023 64,166 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panhard rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 61,680 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 61,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 58,501 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on edge of tread

Fail 9 Sep 2021 58,498 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Central exhaust shield loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all 4 tyres cracking on edge of tread

Pass 9 Sep 2020 54,668 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 54,662 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 50,928 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 50,925 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 45,641 miles

Exhaust rear silencer is corroded on the outer skin

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint leaking grease but not excessive

Fail 3 Sep 2018 45,638 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust rear silencer is corroded on the outer skin

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint leaking grease but not excessive

Pass 11 Sep 2017 40,134 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint leaking grease but not excessive

Pass 5 Sep 2016 34,228 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 34,228 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 28,889 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Fail 10 Sep 2015 28,884 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front tyre nailed

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 KNM is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YG62 KNM, 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 YG62 KNM registered?

YG62 KNM is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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