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SM02 AHM

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,238 mi
Last recorded54,238 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 AHM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 54,238 miles

Front differential vacuum pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential nearside halfshaft seal at hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 48,649 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 48,045 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 47,375 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 46,420 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 46,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 45,821 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 45,265 miles

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

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2019 42,530 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 37,352 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 32,162 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 26,877 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 21,531 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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SM02 AHM is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SM02 AHM, 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 SM02 AHM registered?

SM02 AHM is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is SM02 AHM safe to buy?

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