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YN12 MSU

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

84,473 mi
Last recorded84,473 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN12 MSU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 84,473 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 84,472 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 77,531 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 77,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 70,292 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 65,681 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 65,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 60,203 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 55,789 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 41,835 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2019 41,835 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2018 38,456 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 38,456 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 33,717 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 33,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 27,354 miles

n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking in tread

Fail 22 Apr 2016 27,354 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking in tread

Pass 21 May 2015 24,116 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 24,111 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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YN12 MSU is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YN12 MSU, 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 YN12 MSU registered?

YN12 MSU is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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