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JFZ 2642

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,144 mi
Last recorded53,144 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 2642
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 53,144 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 53,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Apr 2025 50,344 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 49,312 miles

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

Front tyres wearing unevenly and offside close to limit.

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

Nearside Rear Tail light slightly damaged.

Nearside front hub swivel bearings slight play.

Unable to see front brake pads.

Unable to test rear seats.

Pass 15 Mar 2023 48,002 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to see inner brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Swivel bearings slight play.

Rear Seats missing at time of test.

Pass 4 Apr 2022 46,638 miles

Front Prop shaft universal joints slight play

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft universal joints slight play

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 41,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 41,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 35,839 miles

Nearside Rear Unable to inspect seat and seat belt at time of test.

Offside Rear Unable to inspect seat and seat belt at time of test.

Fail 7 Apr 2020 35,839 miles

Nearside Rear Unable to inspect seat and seat belt at time of test.

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

Offside Rear Unable to inspect seat and seat belt at time of test.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 2642 is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 2642, 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 2642 registered?

JFZ 2642 is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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