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HW12 LVS

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,603 mi
Last recorded57,603 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 LVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 57,603 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front cracking tearing recommend (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front cracking tearing recommend (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 57,603 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front cracking tearing recommend (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front cracking tearing recommend (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 53,094 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 53,073 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 52,227 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 47,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 37,827 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 30,495 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 27,548 miles

tyres all round slightly perished from age

Pass 27 May 2016 21,899 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 14,968 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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HW12 LVS is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HW12 LVS, 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 HW12 LVS registered?

HW12 LVS is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is HW12 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW12 LVS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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