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CA12 HPE

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,943 mi
Last recorded78,943 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 HPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 78,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 78,943 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 66,988 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 66,988 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 58,509 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 55,633 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 40,648 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 27,006 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 26,913 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 24,689 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 23,459 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 21,653 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 19,554 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 14,832 miles

inside edge of front discs corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2015 14,801 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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CA12 HPE is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA12 HPE, 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 CA12 HPE registered?

CA12 HPE is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is CA12 HPE safe to buy?

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