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SM12 FGZ

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,093 mi
Last recorded66,093 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 FGZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 66,093 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 65,573 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 65,557 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 64,873 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 64,834 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 63,573 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 62,661 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 61,632 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 60,240 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 58,910 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 48,831 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 39,252 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2015 30,714 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

low readings from rear brakes.

wipers poor

Fail 15 May 2015 50,045 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers poor

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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SM12 FGZ is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SM12 FGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM12 FGZ registered?

SM12 FGZ is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is SM12 FGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 FGZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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