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YR12 RBV

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,041 mi
Last recorded76,041 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 RBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 76,041 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 74,796 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 74,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 74,217 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 70,860 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 64,797 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 60,423 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 54,524 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 54,523 miles

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

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

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 Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 46,299 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear tyres getting low on tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 36,187 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 36,187 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 28,441 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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YR12 RBV is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey 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 YR12 RBV, 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 YR12 RBV registered?

YR12 RBV is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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