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RV12 HSN

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,400 mi
Last recorded64,400 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 HSN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 64,400 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 63,944 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2024 63,944 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2023 62,885 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2022 60,686 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2021 58,184 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2020 55,745 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 52,437 miles

Offside Front Outer 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))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 50,536 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 48,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit near wear bar limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front very slight bind on brake

Fail 13 Jan 2017 48,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit near wear bar limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front very slight bind on brake

Pass 11 Jan 2016 41,438 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 26,061 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 26,061 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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RV12 HSN 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 RV12 HSN, 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 RV12 HSN registered?

RV12 HSN is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is RV12 HSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 HSN 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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