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GJ12 WBN

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,181 mi
Last recorded94,181 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 WBN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 94,181 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 86,670 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 78,249 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 71,827 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 66,940 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 62,961 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 58,900 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Play in swivel pin/housing. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 46,831 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 46,831 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 38,771 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 32,131 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 28,018 miles

Offside Front front swival, play and lift

front disc outer edge corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,721 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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GJ12 WBN is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GJ12 WBN, 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 GJ12 WBN registered?

GJ12 WBN is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is GJ12 WBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ12 WBN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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