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H5 BBW

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,257 mi
Last recorded83,257 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 BBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 83,257 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 83,250 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 81,740 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 79,254 miles

underside of the vehicle has age related corrsion

Pass 3 Aug 2023 73,875 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 73,875 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 69,155 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 65,488 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 61,332 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 19 Mar 2019 52,377 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 43,928 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 36,085 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 28,565 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 27,682 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 27,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 23,784 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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H5 BBW is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 H5 BBW, 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 H5 BBW registered?

H5 BBW is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 April 2012.

Is H5 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 BBW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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