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SJ12 GKL

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,604 mi
Last recorded56,604 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 GKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 56,604 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSR Trailing long arm mounting bracket corroded onto chassis frame. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining at the centre breadth of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 56,604 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired Excessive play on the swivel joint. (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSR Trailing long arm mounting bracket corroded onto chassis frame. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining at the centre breadth of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 54,465 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 54,465 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 49,332 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 45,804 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive torsion bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 43,836 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 41,308 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 35,048 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 25,048 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements low brake reading (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements low brake reading (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 17,723 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 16,560 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 14,158 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 12,656 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 9,940 miles

Nearside front repeater lamp not fully tight in wing

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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SJ12 GKL 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 80%.

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 SJ12 GKL, 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 SJ12 GKL registered?

SJ12 GKL is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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