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BP12 ZPW

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,183 mi
Last recorded85,183 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP12 ZPW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 85,183 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 79,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2024 74,510 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside

Pass 25 Apr 2023 69,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 69,074 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 64,629 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front & Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 59,063 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 55,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 50,686 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 45,027 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 38,541 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 32,591 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 27,893 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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BP12 ZPW is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BP12 ZPW, 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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BP12 ZPW is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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