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LC12 MHU

2012 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,797 mi
Last recorded44,797 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 MHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 44,797 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 41,357 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked but still provides a view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in between the tread and perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 41,357 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked but still provides a view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in between the tread and perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 38,478 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 38,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 36,135 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished outer sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 33,981 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 30,977 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass broken

Pass 2 Jul 2019 27,007 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 24,284 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 20,946 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 16,783 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 13,452 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 12,488 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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LC12 MHU is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in White 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 LC12 MHU, 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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LC12 MHU is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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