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KW12 BWD

2012 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,055 mi
Last recorded93,055 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 BWD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 93,055 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 93,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 89,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 89,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 78,586 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 78,586 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 68,650 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 63,740 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 61,202 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 58,816 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 58,419 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 53,858 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 45,710 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 34,201 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 24,550 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 20,348 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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KW12 BWD is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KW12 BWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW12 BWD registered?

KW12 BWD is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is KW12 BWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 BWD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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