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SM12 XZW

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,118 mi
Last recorded69,118 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 XZW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 69,118 miles

Rear rear heavily wax oiled

Fail 17 Jul 2024 69,080 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Central Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 65,378 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 65,376 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 60,897 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 56,595 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 52,995 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 48,860 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 42,986 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 42,986 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 36,661 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 29,445 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 29,445 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 22,851 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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SM12 XZW is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XZW, 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 SM12 XZW registered?

SM12 XZW is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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