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ML12 LWJ

2012 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,428 mi
Last recorded91,428 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 LWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 91,428 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 86,445 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2024 81,252 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2023 75,930 miles

oil leak on rear diff unit

Pass 20 Aug 2022 71,443 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 65,975 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2020 60,198 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 51,752 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 45,075 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 38,528 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 28,213 miles

nsf door mirror shroud missing

nsf tyre wearing on outer treads

osf nsf tyres cracking in treads

Fail 7 Apr 2016 28,213 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf door mirror shroud missing

nsf tyre wearing on outer treads

osf nsf tyres cracking in treads

Pass 9 Apr 2015 17,201 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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ML12 LWJ is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 ML12 LWJ, 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 ML12 LWJ registered?

ML12 LWJ is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is ML12 LWJ safe to buy?

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