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KR61 DJF

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,723 mi
Last recorded35,723 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR61 DJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 35,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

vehicle has general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2025 25,969 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 15,640 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 14,947 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 13,419 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 12,051 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 12,048 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 7,245 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 7,052 miles

Front axle vacuum pipes corroded

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

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

underbody undersealed /surface corrosion/wheels corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2018 7,051 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion badly corroded around bleed nipple (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion badly corroded around bleed nipple (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion badly corroded around bleed nipple (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on join between pipe and hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion badly corroded around brake pipes where attached to cylinder (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end of suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Steering box has seepage corroded and steering pipes corroded (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all four wheels corroded

corrosion to all steering /brake/suspension components

Pass 22 Mar 2016 5,231 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 3,591 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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KR61 DJF is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KR61 DJF, 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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KR61 DJF is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 February 2012.

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