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YT12 JLX

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,960 mi
Last recorded28,960 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 JLX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 28,960 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 26,070 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 26,045 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 24,225 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 23,223 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 22,076 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 21,096 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 20,106 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 18,648 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 17,626 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 14,183 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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YT12 JLX is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 YT12 JLX, 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

How do I check the history of YT12 JLX?

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What year was YT12 JLX registered?

YT12 JLX is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YT12 JLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT12 JLX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YT12 JLX have outstanding finance?

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