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YH12 HXV

2012 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,765 mi
Last recorded77,765 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 HXV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 77,765 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 18 Aug 2025 77,761 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Aug 2024 75,901 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 75,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 74,562 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 72,663 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 70,313 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 68,903 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 67,093 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 59,194 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 46,222 miles

all four tyres

Pass 19 Aug 2016 31,201 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 16,699 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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YH12 HXV is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in White 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 YH12 HXV, 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

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What year was YH12 HXV registered?

YH12 HXV is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is YH12 HXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 HXV 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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