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J900 CAE

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,930 mi
Last recorded73,930 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 CAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 73,930 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 73,918 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 70,921 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 68,273 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 68,260 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 64,860 miles

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

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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (235/60R18 V) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 56,756 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tank Gaurd / Support Corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2021 52,386 miles

fuel tank heatshield corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2021 52,386 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

fuel tank heatshield corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 49,737 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 45,312 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

fuel tank cover/guard corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 41,829 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 38,278 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,447 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,651 miles

chip in windscreen!

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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J900 CAE is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J900 CAE, 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 J900 CAE registered?

J900 CAE is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is J900 CAE safe to buy?

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