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LB61 CNV

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,468 mi
Last recorded105,468 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 CNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 105,468 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

osf 4 wheel drive system pipes corroded and broken

Fail 25 Nov 2025 105,463 miles

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

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

osf 4 wheel drive system pipes corroded and broken

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2024 99,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 87,876 miles

Front Tyre Outer edges worn

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 76,844 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 66,154 miles

Rear Rear seats have been removed , did not inspect rear seat belts

Fail 9 Feb 2022 66,120 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge is bold. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 52,754 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seats have been removed

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 45,712 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover on steering box joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 29,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 20,000 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 11,361 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 6,499 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 4,075 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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LB61 CNV 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 85.7%.

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 LB61 CNV, 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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LB61 CNV is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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