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CV12 KCA

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,954 mi
Last recorded91,954 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 KCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 91,954 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 91,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both shockabsorbers (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 91,913 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 91,472 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 74,754 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 74,723 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,985 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 27,468 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 22,361 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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CV12 KCA is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CV12 KCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV12 KCA registered?

CV12 KCA is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is CV12 KCA safe to buy?

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