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JFZ 1645

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,165 mi
Last recorded73,165 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 1645
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 73,165 miles

Front metal pipes to hubs corroded excessively

Pass 4 Feb 2025 72,209 miles

Front metal pipes to front suspension corroded

plastic cover sills fitted x 2

Pass 8 Jan 2024 70,200 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 70,200 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 68,655 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Nov 2021 66,180 miles

Front propshaft rubber gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 66,178 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front propshaft rubber gaiter deteriorated

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

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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JFZ 1645 is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JFZ 1645, 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 JFZ 1645 registered?

JFZ 1645 is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is JFZ 1645 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFZ 1645 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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