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YY12 YDD

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,443 mi
Last recorded61,443 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 YDD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 61,443 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 57,815 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 54,515 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 51,009 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 47,862 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 44,165 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 44,152 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 40,827 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 35,929 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 35,929 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6 on outer edge but within the inner 3/4 area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 31,832 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 27,461 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 23,626 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.D.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 16,469 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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YY12 YDD is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YY12 YDD, 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 YY12 YDD registered?

YY12 YDD is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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