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C6 OWB

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,332 mi
Last recorded58,332 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 OWB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 58,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 54,790 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 43,121 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 43,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2022 41,117 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 39,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, tyre also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, tyre also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 39,538 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, tyre also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, tyre also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 37,078 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking and worn on edge

Fail 30 Oct 2020 37,078 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking and worn on edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 33,227 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 33,227 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 29,866 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 29,866 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 26,701 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 26,701 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 21,872 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 13,082 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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C6 OWB is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 C6 OWB, 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 C6 OWB registered?

C6 OWB is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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