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KN12 CJZ

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,359 mi
Last recorded100,359 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 CJZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 100,359 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 96,690 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 96,675 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2024 91,164 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 85,878 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 81,433 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 75,634 miles

Offside Front brake binding when rotated

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 75,634 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake binding when rotated

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 71,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 65,005 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 59,188 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 59,130 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,700 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,016 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 29,528 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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KN12 CJZ is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol 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 KN12 CJZ, 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 KN12 CJZ registered?

KN12 CJZ is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is KN12 CJZ safe to buy?

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