CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA12 NUO

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,583 mi
Last recorded103,583 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 NUO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 103,583 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 100,546 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 100,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 99,172 miles

undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2022 97,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle coated heavily with under seal

Fail 12 Jul 2022 97,899 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle coated heavily with under seal

Pass 5 Jul 2021 95,724 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 91,878 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Apr 2019 86,467 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 80,660 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,063 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 70,449 miles

nearside offside front wiper blades starting to smear

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 20 Apr 2015 64,762 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
Full Suzuki Jimny reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA12 NUO is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA12 NUO, 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

How do I check the history of EA12 NUO?

You can check the full history of EA12 NUO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA12 NUO registered?

EA12 NUO is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is EA12 NUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 NUO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA12 NUO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA12 NUO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.