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G16 RDL

2012 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,938 mi
Last recorded59,938 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 RDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 59,938 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 58,525 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 58,360 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 57,042 miles

power steering/suspension pipes rusting. rear iner wings starting to rust

Pass 14 Oct 2022 54,827 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

hydraulic pipes rusting

Pass 1 Oct 2021 51,254 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 48,075 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 43,565 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 39,735 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 35,452 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 35,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 30,439 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 20,169 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 17,534 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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G16 RDL 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 G16 RDL, 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 G16 RDL registered?

G16 RDL is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is G16 RDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G16 RDL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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