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DA12 EHC

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,272 mi
Last recorded80,272 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 EHC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 80,272 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 74,570 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 74,570 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 67,868 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 67,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 60,082 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 54,357 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 48,722 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 44,080 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 44,053 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 36,624 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 29,016 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 21,970 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 14,722 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 14,704 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 11,260 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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DA12 EHC is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA12 EHC, 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 DA12 EHC registered?

DA12 EHC is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is DA12 EHC safe to buy?

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