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SA61 UZU

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,221 mi
Last recorded79,221 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 UZU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 79,221 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 78,585 miles

Fuel pipe chafing and corroded (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 78,174 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball race slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2023 78,174 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball race slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2022 76,636 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 76,634 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 72,063 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 72,063 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 65,170 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 59,990 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 52,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 43,288 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 43,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 36,086 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 28,538 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 28,538 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 24,256 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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SA61 UZU is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SA61 UZU, 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 SA61 UZU registered?

SA61 UZU is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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