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EA12 OBK

2012 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,922 mi
Last recorded72,922 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 OBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 72,922 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 72,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 62,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ,bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective ,lens cloudy and beam pattern blurry. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective ,lens slightly cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded ,slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ,*deep cracking in some grooves*, but currently no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 60,064 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 55,987 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 52,227 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 49,185 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Feb 2020 45,944 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 39,527 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 34,008 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 34,008 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 25,505 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 19,684 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 13,630 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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EA12 OBK is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OBK, 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 EA12 OBK registered?

EA12 OBK is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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