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SA12 ZJN

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,413 mi
Last recorded34,413 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 ZJN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 34,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Slight play in spherical joint

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 32,945 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slight play at sphere

brake pipes covered by plastic cover

Pass 27 Nov 2023 31,600 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 30,219 miles

Nearside Front Central body mount has slight corrosion

Offside Front Central body mount area corroded

Offside Front Sway bar mount has slight corrosion

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 28,713 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 27,736 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 27,735 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 25,723 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 25,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 24,090 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 22,555 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 20,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 19,058 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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SA12 ZJN is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SA12 ZJN, 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 SA12 ZJN registered?

SA12 ZJN is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is SA12 ZJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA12 ZJN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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