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EF61 GMO

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,054 mi
Last recorded81,054 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 GMO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 81,054 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 73,743 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 63,487 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 63,484 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 62,412 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 60,360 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 60,360 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 58,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 55,744 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 52,751 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 51,487 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Oct 2017 49,418 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 49,418 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 47,210 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 43,297 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 32,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 32,255 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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EF61 GMO is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EF61 GMO, 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 EF61 GMO registered?

EF61 GMO is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is EF61 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 GMO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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