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SD12 CFJ

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

33,420 mi
Last recorded33,420 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 CFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 33,420 miles

Central Front hydraulic pipes corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2023 33,198 miles

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

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

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

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

underside badly corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2023 33,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

underside badly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 32,815 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 32,449 miles

Rear wiper split

general underside corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2021 32,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear wiper split

general underside corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2021 32,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear wiper split

general underside corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2020 32,160 miles

general corrosion to underside starting

Pass 23 Aug 2019 31,560 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 31,560 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working front and rear (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 30,611 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 30,610 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2017 29,680 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 29,681 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 26,824 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 19,286 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 12,783 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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SD12 CFJ 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 64.7%.

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 SD12 CFJ, 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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SD12 CFJ is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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