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YS61 JSZ

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

32,404 mi
Last recorded32,404 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

RegistrationYS61 JSZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 32,404 miles

areas of vehicle underside heavily undersealed +brake pipes

Pass 16 Mar 2026 32,302 miles

Areas of vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Surface corrosion body mounting areas & Inner sills

Pass 23 Jan 2025 31,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Some parts of vehicle chassis heavily under-sealed

Pass 26 Jan 2024 31,293 miles

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

Some parts of chassis heavily under sealed

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 31,290 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 53% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Some parts of chassis heavily under sealed

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 31,022 miles

Areas of underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Surface corrosion body mounting areas & Inner sills

Pass 6 Jan 2022 30,545 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 29,514 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 28,817 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 26,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 26,894 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 25,609 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 22,692 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 18,828 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 13,893 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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YS61 JSZ is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YS61 JSZ, 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 YS61 JSZ registered?

YS61 JSZ is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is YS61 JSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS61 JSZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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