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LS55 FFS

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,915 mi
Last recorded95,915 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 FFS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 95,915 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 95,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 93,619 miles

Lower the underneath of vehicle has been fully wax oiled all areas checked for metal fatigue all seems to be solid

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush slight perishing to rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush slight perishing to rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower front hydraulic pipes corroded

Pass 10 May 2023 90,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2023 90,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 78,860 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2021 69,568 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 62,217 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 52,576 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 42,445 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 32,801 miles

Front discs rusted

Pass 12 May 2016 23,864 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 23,864 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 19,212 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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LS55 FFS is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LS55 FFS, 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 LS55 FFS registered?

LS55 FFS is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is LS55 FFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 FFS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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