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BK12 EEP

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,712 mi
Last recorded62,712 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 EEP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 62,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 57,894 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake lines over front transfer box corroded but still functional. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 57,891 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake lines over front transfer box corroded but still functional. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 52,796 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 46,938 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre worn to outer edge / loss of tread pattern / tyre just legal / strong advise to replace 205 / 70 / 15

clutch slipping / strong advise to replace

other tyres wearing close to legal limits / becoming cracked / perished slightly between treads 205 / 70 / 15

Fail 4 Oct 2022 46,938 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre worn to outer edge / loss of tread pattern / tyre just legal / strong advise to replace 205 / 70 / 15

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s w/blade split 16" (3.4 (b) (ii))

clutch slipping / strong advise to replace

other tyres wearing close to legal limits / becoming cracked / perished slightly between treads 205 / 70 / 15

Pass 1 Oct 2021 41,738 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 36,614 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 36,614 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both w/blades split 16" -- 18" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 31,696 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 31,694 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

no free play on clutch / slipping

rear brakes slightly low on braking effort

Pass 26 Sep 2018 27,129 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 23,303 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 19,451 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 16,731 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 16,720 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 16,691 miles

nearside rear lamp lense damaged

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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BK12 EEP is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK12 EEP, 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 BK12 EEP registered?

BK12 EEP is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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