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AO12 EDU

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,764 mi
Last recorded74,764 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 EDU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 74,764 miles

chips in screen

exhaust corroded

fuel lines corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2025 74,063 miles

both front tyres perished + cracked in tread

both rear tyres cracked in tread

chips in screen

exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2025 74,063 miles

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

both front tyres perished + cracked in tread

both rear tyres cracked in tread

chips in screen

exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2024 73,219 miles

both front tyres perished

exhaust corroded

slight play in steering idlers

Pass 2 Feb 2023 72,346 miles

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres cracked in tread

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 71,666 miles

chips in screen

Pass 4 Feb 2021 70,826 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2021 70,823 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 64,603 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 59,356 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 51,917 miles

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 43,138 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 34,940 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 28,020 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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AO12 EDU is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc 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 AO12 EDU, 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 AO12 EDU registered?

AO12 EDU is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is AO12 EDU safe to buy?

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