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YP12 NFV

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,343 mi
Last recorded106,343 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 NFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 106,343 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front hub has lift

Offside Front brake low efficiency

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mid/rear in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 106,343 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front hub has lift

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake low efficiency

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mid/rear in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 96,440 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear brake low efficiency

Fail 10 Jan 2023 96,440 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear brake low efficiency

Pass 13 Jan 2022 87,554 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn close to wear limit (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc slightly warped (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s front brake low efficiency

o/s front disc corroded on inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2022 87,550 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low efficiency (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn close to wear limit (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s front disc corroded on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2022 87,536 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 79,656 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x (6.1.1 (c) (i))

backbox deteriorated

Fail 1 Dec 2020 79,650 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x (6.1.1 (c) (i))

backbox deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2019 66,990 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

handbrake support brackets rusty

oil sump rusty

vacuum pipes corroding

Fail 7 Jun 2019 66,990 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

handbrake support brackets rusty

oil sump rusty

vacuum pipes corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2018 56,695 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 56,675 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 45,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 35,871 miles

baby seat fitted seat belt not checked

Pass 26 Jun 2015 26,968 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY DETERIORATED JUST MET TEST STANDARD

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

small chips in windscreen

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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YP12 NFV is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YP12 NFV, 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 YP12 NFV registered?

YP12 NFV is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YP12 NFV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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