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KU12 FNF

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

53,493 mi
Last recorded53,493 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 FNF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 53,493 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 53,493 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 50,754 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 48,522 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 48,518 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn stub pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 46,460 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 46,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 43,946 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 36,275 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 28,085 miles

Difficult to assess rear brake pad wear visually

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Various vacuum pipes related to transmission slightly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2017 28,085 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Difficult to assess rear brake pad wear visually

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Various vacuum pipes related to transmission slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 17,240 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 10,335 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 10,335 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KU12 FNF is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KU12 FNF, 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 KU12 FNF registered?

KU12 FNF is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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