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SD12 CMY

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,919 mi
Last recorded73,919 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 73,919 miles

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

play in both front swivel joints

Fail 15 Jul 2024 73,918 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 69,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded and coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle Swivel Joint has leak

Offside Front Axle swivel joint play at wheel

Fail 27 Jul 2023 69,043 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded and coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint play at wheel

Pass 21 Jul 2022 64,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all old pipes have been covered with underseal not allowing a full inspection. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 60,152 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 56,254 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 52,631 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 52,612 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 47,856 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 42,978 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 42,212 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 37,831 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 37,831 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 30,668 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 CMY is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CMY, 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 SD12 CMY registered?

SD12 CMY is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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