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CV12 KVT

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,986 mi
Last recorded68,986 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 68,986 miles

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

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

Slight play and grease around n/s/f swivel pin

Fail 17 Feb 2026 68,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Slight play and grease around n/s/f swivel pin

Pass 21 Feb 2025 66,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front swivel pins slight play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 66,082 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front swivel pins slight play

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 61,569 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly miss shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 57,479 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 54,778 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 50,803 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 47,169 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 40,908 miles

Offside Rear Lower lamp lense cracked

Fail 11 May 2018 40,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower lamp lense cracked

Pass 16 May 2017 31,273 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 29,499 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 22,717 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 20,927 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 KVT is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey 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 CV12 KVT, 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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CV12 KVT is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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