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GF12 KLC

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,869 mi
Last recorded84,869 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 KLC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 84,869 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 84,021 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2025 84,015 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 82,442 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 81,047 miles

Central Front Exhaust cover snapped at rear removed during test for safety reasons

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres starting to crack age related 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 79,047 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 76,773 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 76,773 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 71,541 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 57,965 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 43,193 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 32,492 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 23,714 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 16,575 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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GF12 KLC is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey 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 GF12 KLC, 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 GF12 KLC registered?

GF12 KLC is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is GF12 KLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 KLC 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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