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MF12 DZL

2012 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,975 mi
Last recorded86,975 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 DZL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 86,975 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 76,830 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 14 Jan 2025 75,927 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills and both rear inner wheel arches lightly corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp very slightly loose.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads thin and crumbling. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arm bushes perishing/unbonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing/cracking, tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis lightly corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

metal fuel lines heavily corroding.

Pass 8 Jan 2024 71,121 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bot front inner faces of brake discs lightly corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side and inner wheel arches lightly corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low on 2 to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis lightly corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both metal fuel lines heavily corroded.

Pass 24 Jan 2023 66,142 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm front bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 66,142 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both front/centre body mountings corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre body mounting corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm front bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 59,772 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front out rigger corroding. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint starting to weep grease/oil.

both metal fuel lines corroding.

Fail 17 Jan 2022 59,670 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn shim/bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front out rigger corroding. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint starting to weep grease/oil.

both metal fuel lines corroding.

Pass 12 Jan 2021 53,665 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear seats removed ()

Pass 15 Jan 2020 48,494 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 40,666 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 32,413 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 23,889 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 20,242 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 15,277 miles

front disks slight corrosion

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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MF12 DZL is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MF12 DZL, 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 MF12 DZL registered?

MF12 DZL is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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