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ND61 RKO

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,232 mi
Last recorded113,232 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND61 RKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 113,232 miles

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

chassis and body mounts have been undersealed

Fail 11 Dec 2025 113,232 miles

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

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

chassis and body mounts have been undersealed

Pass 12 Dec 2024 112,321 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 110,945 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

surface rust underside

Pass 8 Dec 2022 109,368 miles

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 107,318 miles

Nearside Front 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 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))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 107,318 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 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 Jan 2021 105,663 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 99,484 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 99,470 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 83,620 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 83,602 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play King pin (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 67,803 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 67,803 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 53,282 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 53,272 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 37,358 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 23,836 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 23,662 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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ND61 RKO is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ND61 RKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ND61 RKO registered?

ND61 RKO is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is ND61 RKO safe to buy?

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