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YP62 VLT

2012 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,920 mi
Last recorded24,920 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 VLT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 24,920 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 21,007 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 17,823 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 14,002 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 10,765 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 8,560 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 8,056 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 6,841 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 6,840 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 5,901 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 4,826 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 4,825 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 3,985 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 3,985 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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YP62 VLT is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YP62 VLT, 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 YP62 VLT registered?

YP62 VLT is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is YP62 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 VLT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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